Mike Williamson (broadcaster)

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Mike Williamson OAM (born 1932) is a former Australian television broadcaster.

Williamson was a well-performed professional runner.

Having been banned from professional foot-running for "running dead", he turned his efforts towards acting as a radio commentator of Australian rules football matches in the Victorian Football League with 3AK and 3AW, Williamson joined HSV-7 in 1959 as part of Seven's VFL coverage.

Key moments in Williamson's commentary career include the 1966 Grand Final where St Kilda won their first premiership ^[1] as well as the 1970 VFL Grand Final ^[2] where Williamson called the now immortal "Jesaulenko, you beauty!", one of the most famous quotes in the history of Australian rules. The words were part of numerous advertising campaigns, including one for Carlton Draught, as well as a 2006 Toyota Memorable Moments campaign featuring Alex Jesaulenko himself. He presented the premiership medallions to Essendon in 1993.

Williamson retired from commentary in 1977 and was awarded an OAM for charity work.