Frank HydeMBEOAM (7 February 1916 – 24 September 2007) was an Australian rugby league footballer, coach and radio caller. A New South Wales representative three-quarter, Hyde played his club football in Sydney for NSWRFL Premiership clubs Newtown, Balmain (with whom he won the 1939 Premiership) and North Sydney. Following his playing career, Hyde enjoyed even greater success as a commentator, earning him Membership of the Order of the British Empire and a place in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and the Australian Commercial Radio Industry Hall of Fame. Hyde's contribution to Rugby League is celebrated each year with the Frank Hyde Shield, a three match tournament played between the Newtown Jets and North Sydney Bears.
Born Francis Patrick Aloysius Hyde in 1916, he grew up in inner-city Sydney in The Rocks. Residential rules of the time required him to play for the Balmain club, but he preferred to play with Newtown and managed two seasons there before the rule was enforced upon him.
During his playing career, Hyde represented the Newtown Bluebags, (now Newtown Jets), the Balmain Tigers, the North Sydney Bears and, at the state level, New South Wales. He scored a try for the Balmain Tigers in their winning grand final of 1939, and was captain-coach of the North Sydney Bears when they reached the grand final in 1943 when defeated by Frank Farrell's Newtown. However, due to World War II, he was unable to represent the Australian national team. Frank Hyde married Gaby Schofield at Waverley in 1942. He retired as a player-coach in 1944. He returned to coach Norths for one last year in 1950.
Media career
Hyde began his career as a broadcaster in 1953 and found immediate success as a Rugby League commentator. His renowned call, accompanying a shot for goal, of "It's long enough, it's high enough and it's straight between the posts" became an iconic part of the game.[2]
"It's long enough, it's high enough and it's straight between the posts"
He broadcast 33 consecutive New South Wales Rugby LeagueGrand finals from the Sydney Cricket Ground between 1953 and 1983 (including the replays of 1977 and 1978) on Sydney radio station 2SM from which he became famous. He also was a Rugby League journalist at the Fairfax Press for many years.
For many years, Hyde was a regular on Sydney television, mainly appearing with Ron Casey (Sydney broadcaster) on the World Of Sport - a weekend Rugby League program on the Nine Network.
Recording Career
During the 1970s, Hyde recorded 3 albums: Frank Hyde Sings, The Frank Hyde Party Sing-a-long and Frank Hyde Sings For The Good Times.
His famous rendition of the Irish classic Danny Boy, with Try a Little Kindness as the B Side were released in 1973 and peaked at number 69 on the Kent Music Report.[3]
On 26 January 1990, Hyde was awarded the Medal of the Order Of Australia (OAM) for services to Rugby League Football and the media.
On 24 October 2000, at the age of 84, Hyde was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his service to the game of rugby league as player, coach and broadcaster.[5]
The Frank Hyde Shield is contested on an annual basis between the Newtown and North Sydney clubs.
In 2006, Hyde was inducted into the Australian Commercial Radio Industry Hall of Fame.
Family
Children: Gregory Francis Hyde (born 1943) Anne Elizabeth Hyde (born 1945) Michael James Hyde (born 1948) Margaret Mary Hyde (born 1948) Maria Linda Hyde (born 1955) Patrick Joseph Aloysius Hyde (born 1959)
Death
Frank Hyde outlived his wife Gaby by seven months, and died on 24 September 2007 at the age of 91. He was survived by his 6 children, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.[6][7][8] He was honoured at the 2007 NRL Grand final with a video-tribute during the half time break of the match between the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm and a minute's silence prior to the Premier League Grand Final.[9]
Balmain Premiers 1939 - Hyde to the right of captain Sid Goodwin
Hyde (far right) captains Norths in the 1943 Grand final against Newtown
Notes
^Frank Hyde celebrates 6 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine, Rugby League News, League Unlimited
^"League's crooning legend dies". The Australian. 24 September 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2007.
^ abKent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 145. ISBN0-646-11917-6.
^"Frank Hyde MBE". Australian Honours Database. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
^"Frank Hyde". Australian Honours Database. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
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For the British portrait and figure painter see Frank Hyde painter For the English footballer see Frank Hyde footballer For the Onondaga artist see Frank Buffalo Hyde Frank Hyde MBE OAM 7 February 1916 24 September 2007 was an Australian rugby league footballer coach and radio caller A New South Wales representative three quarter Hyde played his club football in Sydney for NSWRFL Premiership clubs Newtown Balmain with whom he won the 1939 Premiership and North Sydney Following his playing career Hyde enjoyed even greater success as a commentator earning him Membership of the Order of the British Empire and a place in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and the Australian Commercial Radio Industry Hall of Fame Hyde s contribution to Rugby League is celebrated each year with the Frank Hyde Shield a three match tournament played between the Newtown Jets and North Sydney Bears Frank HydePersonal informationFull nameFrancis Patrick Aloysius HydeBorn 1916 02 07 7 February 1916 1 Millers Point New South Wales AustraliaDied24 September 2007 2007 09 24 aged 91 Sydney New South Wales AustraliaPlaying informationClubYears Team Pld T G FG P1936 37 Newtown 15 2 0 0 61938 41 Balmain 38 16 2 0 521942 43 North Sydney 37 9 0 0 27Total 90 27 2 0 85RepresentativeYears Team Pld T G FG P1938 39 City 2 1 0 0 31938 39 New South Wales 5 3 0 0 9Coaching informationClubYears Team Gms W D L W 1943 44 North Sydney 28 12 4 12 431950 North Sydney 18 5 1 12 28Total 46 17 5 24 37 Contents 1 Playing career 2 Media career 2 1 Albums discography 3 Honours and awards 4 Family 5 Death 6 Notes 7 References 8 Further reading 9 External linksPlaying career EditBorn Francis Patrick Aloysius Hyde in 1916 he grew up in inner city Sydney in The Rocks Residential rules of the time required him to play for the Balmain club but he preferred to play with Newtown and managed two seasons there before the rule was enforced upon him During his playing career Hyde represented the Newtown Bluebags now Newtown Jets the Balmain Tigers the North Sydney Bears and at the state level New South Wales He scored a try for the Balmain Tigers in their winning grand final of 1939 and was captain coach of the North Sydney Bears when they reached the grand final in 1943 when defeated by Frank Farrell s Newtown However due to World War II he was unable to represent the Australian national team Frank Hyde married Gaby Schofield at Waverley in 1942 He retired as a player coach in 1944 He returned to coach Norths for one last year in 1950 Media career EditHyde began his career as a broadcaster in 1953 and found immediate success as a Rugby League commentator His renowned call accompanying a shot for goal of It s long enough it s high enough and it s straight between the posts became an iconic part of the game 2 It s long enough it s high enough and it s straight between the posts He broadcast 33 consecutive New South Wales Rugby League Grand finals from the Sydney Cricket Ground between 1953 and 1983 including the replays of 1977 and 1978 on Sydney radio station 2SM from which he became famous He also was a Rugby League journalist at the Fairfax Press for many years For many years Hyde was a regular on Sydney television mainly appearing with Ron Casey Sydney broadcaster on the World Of Sport a weekend Rugby League program on the Nine Network Recording CareerDuring the 1970s Hyde recorded 3 albums Frank Hyde Sings The Frank Hyde Party Sing a long and Frank Hyde Sings For The Good Times His famous rendition of the Irish classic Danny Boy with Try a Little Kindness as the B Side were released in 1973 and peaked at number 69 on the Kent Music Report 3 Albums discography Edit List of albums with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chartpositionsAUS 3 Frank Hyde Sings Released 1973 Format LP Label EMI SPMEO 10027 The Frank Hyde Party Sing a long Released 1973 Format LP Label EMI SPMEO 10095 Frank Hyde Sings for the Good Times Released 1976 Format LP Label Parlophone SCA 007 84Honours and awards EditOn 1 January 1974 at the age of 57 Hyde was made a Member of Order of the British Empire 4 On 26 January 1990 Hyde was awarded the Medal of the Order Of Australia OAM for services to Rugby League Football and the media On 24 October 2000 at the age of 84 Hyde was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his service to the game of rugby league as player coach and broadcaster 5 The Frank Hyde Shield is contested on an annual basis between the Newtown and North Sydney clubs In 2006 Hyde was inducted into the Australian Commercial Radio Industry Hall of Fame Family EditChildren Gregory Francis Hyde born 1943 Anne Elizabeth Hyde born 1945 Michael James Hyde born 1948 Margaret Mary Hyde born 1948 Maria Linda Hyde born 1955 Patrick Joseph Aloysius Hyde born 1959 Death EditFrank Hyde outlived his wife Gaby by seven months and died on 24 September 2007 at the age of 91 He was survived by his 6 children 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren 6 7 8 He was honoured at the 2007 NRL Grand final with a video tribute during the half time break of the match between the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm and a minute s silence prior to the Premier League Grand Final 9 Balmain Premiers 1939 Hyde to the right of captain Sid Goodwin Hyde far right captains Norths in the 1943 Grand final against NewtownNotes Edit Frank Hyde celebrates Archived 6 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine Rugby League News League Unlimited League s crooning legend dies The Australian 24 September 2007 Retrieved 24 September 2007 a b Kent David 1993 Australian Chart Book 1970 1992 illustrated ed St Ives N S W Australian Chart Book p 145 ISBN 0 646 11917 6 Frank Hyde MBE Australian Honours Database Retrieved 26 September 2007 Frank Hyde Australian Honours Database Retrieved 26 September 2007 Frank Hyde Rugby League League caller Frank Hyde dead The Daily Telegraph 24 September 2007 Retrieved 24 September 2007 Legendary league caller dies Archived 6 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine LeagueHQ com Frank Hyde to be honoured The Daily Telegraph Sydney 26 September 2007 Retrieved 22 January 2008 References EditFitzSimons Peter 2006 Great Australian Sports Champions Harper Collins Publishers ISBN 0 7322 8517 8 Further reading EditFrank Hyde Ian Heads 1995 Straight between the posts the legendary Frank Hyde and his stories Pan Macmillan ISBN 0 330 35690 9 Sporting positionsPreceded byHarry McKinnon 1949 Coach North Sydney1950 Succeeded byLaurie Doran 1951Preceded byJack O Reilly 1942 Coach North Sydney1943 1944 Succeeded byFrank Burge 1945External links EditFrank Hyde at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame ABC PM tribute to Frank Hyde transcript and audio Frank Hyde at rl1908 com Frank Hyde article at menofleague com permanent dead link Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Frank Hyde amp oldid 1145982376, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
