The loss of Harry Gration has hit his friends at York City FC very hard.
He was a passionate supporter of the club and did much to support it off the field as a member of the York City Vice Presidents.
The former BBC Look North anchor helped the club through donations. And his coverage during 2002/03 championed the club during its darkest hour when it was on the brink of folding.
York City chairman Jason McGill said: “Harry was a massive supporter of the club and a great friend of mine. He will be missed by so many people.
“A wonderful supporter of charities and who raised much-needed financial support for the causes he believed in. He was generally a fantastic guy. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his family.”
Former chairman of the Vice Presidents’ Richard Adams said: “The sudden passing has hit the VPs very hard. Personally as Ex Chairman of the VPs, Harry was a true example of what a VP represented – he involved himself fully in helping the club he loved.
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“Harry also supported the members financially in many ways. We had VP dinners and both he and Phil Bodmer acted as hosts interviewing ex-players – providing nights to remember.
“He was passionate about the City – he was also a true gentleman and one I class as a friend when it came to York City.
“My thoughts are with his wife Helen and the children at this very sad time. Rest in peace Harry – promotion hopefully is what we always dream of – unfortunately, you will miss the open top bus.”