Archibald "Archie" Macpherson was born on 1937 and is a Scottish football commentator and author.
12 Facts About Archie Macpherson
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Archie Macpherson has been commentating on Scottish football, via both radio and television, for over four decades.
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Archie Macpherson's father had played as a centre forward for Shettleston, Dalry Thistle and Largs Thistle.
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Archie Macpherson has worked for the BBC, STV, Eurosport, Setanta Sports, Radio Clyde and Talksport although he initially struggled to gain a foothold in broadcasting.
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Archie Macpherson continued to work as a teacher until 1969 when he joined the BBC on a full-time basis and remained with the corporation until 1990.
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Archie Macpherson has made his own personal appearances within Scottish popular culture.
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Archie Macpherson was the regular figure of the BBC TV network's sport coverage.
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Archie Macpherson had appeared on Grandstand for the Scottish football league results and presented some sports bulletin in Breakfast Time when Bob Wilson or David Icke was on the day-off.
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Archie Macpherson's popularity saw him elected as Rector of the University of Edinburgh in 1985, defeating Teddy Taylor, Margo MacDonald and Richard Demarco.
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Archie Macpherson was recognised at the 2005 Scottish BAFTA ceremony, picking up a prize for "Special Contribution to Scottish Broadcasting".
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Archie Macpherson became famous for his appearances on STV's Scotsport, which aired highlights from the Scottish Premier League on Monday nights during the football season, until its axe in 2008.
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Archie Macpherson provides match predictions and analysis for betting-shop chain Ladbrokes.