– Motty Mastermind, Motty – The Man Behind the Sheepskin and Countdown to the Full Motty. Motson was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2001 Birthday Honours for services to sports broadcasting. He died on 23 February 2023, at the age of 77. Publications References External links Motson's biography at BBC Sport Online Mini-Motty Quotes from John Motson 1945 births 2023 deaths BBC sports presenters and reporters English association football commentators Officers of the Order of the British Empire People educated at Culford School People from Little Gaddesden People from Salford