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Over and out ... Gibson (R) hosted The Back Page with aplomb for 16 years. Source:News Limited
Veteran sports journalist Mike Gibson has called time on his stint as host of The Back Page after 16 years and 720 episodes.
The multi-award winning journalist, television and radio personality began hosting The Back Page on Fox Sports in 1997 when the program premiered, and has missed just one episode in 16 years.
Throughout his years as host Gibson has delivered his keen knowledge of sport with the home-spun philosophy of a fan who loves the game and wants to share his passion with other fans, forging an enduring rapport with his regular sidekick, "The Twelfth Man" Billy Birmingham.
"I've only ever missed one show and it was because of a crook back. I couldn't straighten up and would have had to host the show from the floor," Gibson said after his final show on Tuesday night.
"What I love about the show is that it is one of the few sports shows in the country that covers all sports. People have come up to me in restaurants and coffee shops and told me The Back Page is part of their life, part of their weekly routine, which is a great compliment."
Whilst admitting it was too difficult to pinpoint his favourite interview or moment over his 16 years on the show, Gibson said he relished the opportunity to work alongside Birmingham.
"Billy is an absolute genius," he said.
"I will always remember some of the legendary exchanges between Peter Fitzsimons and the late Peter Frilingos in the early years, it was very funny stuff.
"Aussies treat sport seriously, but you've got to remember it's not World War III. We've looked at sport as a whole lot of fun.
"For a little show that I thought might last a couple of years, I've got to say, it's been a heck of a ride."
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