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Ken Friar has died at the age of 92. Arsenal paid tribute to its life president following his death.
News of Friar’s death was reported by Mirror Sport and Yahoo Sports, which agree on his age of 92 and on the tribute paid by the club to its former life president.
Friar was Arsenal’s life president, a role both outlets cite when recounting his connection with the London club.
Yahoo Sports reports that Friar began working at Arsenal in 1945, when he was 11, as a messenger, after a chance meeting with then-manager George Allison.
According to Mirror Sport, his professional relationship with Arsenal lasted 70 years.
Mirror Sport also reports that Friar was appointed the club’s life president in 2020.
According to Mirror Sport, Friar also played a key role in Arsenal’s move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium.