John Motson was, for more than 50 years, known primarily for his voice, but his long sheepskin coat – worn on freezing touchlines and in cramped commentary boxes – ended up becoming almost as much of a trademark.
He first began wearing the coat in the 1970s during the winter months of the football season. It was in December 1990 that his outerwear became notable – during his appearance on BBC Grandstand to cover an FA Cup tie between Wycombe Wanderers and Peterborough United, which was postponed by snow. Motson was photographed on the snowy pitch, battling the weather in his calf-length sheepskin. The image appeared in newspapers and became a piece of football history.
