Ian Major

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Ian Major (born 19 September 1943) is an Australian sports broadcaster.

Chiefly known for his commentary in the sport of Australian rules football, Major broadcast Victorian Football League matches with Melbourne radio station 3XY from 1966-69. He then formed a long association with 3KZ for 21 years (1970-1991), commentating VFL/AFL matches. His partner in the commentary box was Richmond legend Jack "Captain Blood" Dyer, leading to the reference of the duo as "The Captain and the Major". They were together for almost a quarter of a century and were the most successful and longest running sport broadcasting combination on commercial radio. They were awarded the title of Australasia's top sporting commentators with a Pater award. Major had also won individual awards as Australia's top sporting commentator in 1977 and 78 and when commercial radio introduced the Rawards, Major took the title in 1990 and was runner up in 1991.

Ian Major was one of three callers for FARB ( Federation Australian Radio Broadcasters)at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich handling swimming, track and field, cycling and boxing. He also covered the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane as track and field caller and provided general coverage of the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland.

During his 21 years with 3KZ, Major was the Sporting Director but at various stages held the additional titles of Manager, Programme Manager and Assistant News Editor. He was also the Chairman of the Commercial Radio Football Sub Committee which dealt with the VFL/AFL over broadcasting rights and conditions for broadcasters.

When 3KZ dropped AFL coverage at the end of 1991, Major was hired by 3EE-The Breeze however that station was sold off to 3MP/Magic after less than 2 years of operation. Major also worked for Magic 693, 3UZ, 3LO and 3AK. In 2004 and 2005, Major was a co-host on the SEN 1116 program Weekend Leave Pass with Russell Gilbert and Mark Fine.