72 years old (Born on June 22, 1953)
Happy Birthday, Bruce! You're officially in the "special" category—no stats needed to confirm you're an absolute legend. From your iconic calls at AFL Grand Finals to your unforgettable Olympic commentary since 1980, you've made every sporting moment feel like pure gold. Honestly, if enthusiasm were an Olympic event, you'd have more medals than Thorpey!Here's hoping your birthday is as thrilling as Cathy Freeman's Sydney 2000 victory lap and as memorable as Buddy Franklin's thousandth goal. May you celebrate today with all the excitement of a photo finish—because Bruce McAvaney turning another year older? That's truly "special!"