BREAKING: Radio legend Tony Butler has died aged 88. The broadcaster presented BBC radio shows in Birmingham, including breakfast show BBC Radio WM.
The radio show announced on Twitter: ‘West Midlands broadcasting legend Tony Butler has died at the age of 88.Tributes have been shared online for the star, who was known for his phrase ‘on yer bike’.
VM’s Daz Hale wrote: ‘So sad to hear about the passing of Tony Butler. This is the man who , back in the 1970’s , INVENTED the Football Phone In. A great broadcaster who became a great friend . Rest in Peace Tone . Okay? Okay !’ Former England coach Vince Bartram wrote: ‘Sad to hear that Tony Butler has died. Any football fan from the Midlands in the 80’s/90’s would know his voice so well. The original football phone in and I remember as a young lad ringing in to talk about the Albion either on a Friday evening or after the game on a Saturday.’
Sports commentator Jim Rosenthal added: ‘Tony Butler…I was at BBC Radio Birmingham when Tony started at BRMB…’What are you going to do’ ? I asked him. ‘I’ll be totally different’ he replied. And he was. A brilliant innovator. RIP Tony.’
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