Harry Gauss

Harry Gauss
Gauss (left) in 2006
Personal information
Full name Harry Paul Gauss
Date of birth (1952-09-29)September 29, 1952
Place of birth Stuttgart, West Germany
Date of death 31 October 2009(2009-10-31) (aged 57)
Place of death London, Ontario, Canada
Playing position Manager
Teams managed
Years Team
1973–2007 London City (Chairman)
1973–1997 London City (Technical Director)

Harry Paul Gauss (29 September 1952 in Stuttgart, West Germany – 31 October 2009 in London, Ontario) was a German born Canadian soccer businessman, manager, and head coach.

Career

The Gauss family, with father Markus and mother Magdalene migrated with Harry and brother Reinhart from Stuttgart, Germany to Canada in 1958.[1] Gauss was raised in Ontario following a short stay in Montreal and Winnipeg. His sister Linda was born in Canada.His father Markus Gauss founded London City Soccer Club on Valentine's Day in 1973 to compete in the National Soccer League. His father would serve as the club's president, while Harry would be responsible for the day-to-day operations. Gauss was instrumental in developing and providing young players to the professional level.[2][3]

In 2003, while adding coaching to his resume he claimed the Open Canada Cup for the organization.[4] In 2007, he stepped a side from his active club role to concentrate on his health after being diagnosed with cancer and turned the club over to his son Ryan.[5][6] The Ontario Soccer Association awarded him with the Individual Meritorious Service Award for providing special services to the sport for over 20 years.[7] The Canadian Soccer League honored him by establishing The Harry Paul Gauss Award for individuals within the league who had demonstrated support, commitment and allegiance.[8] On 31 October 2009 he lost a three-year battle with brain cancer after being diagnosed with the disease, and undergoing a 12-hour operation, a week before Christmas in 2006.[9][10] In 2010, he was posthumously inducted into the Western Ontario Soccer League Hall of Fame.[11]

Personal life

Gauss was married to his wife Kathleen for over 30 years. The couple had three sons; Paul, Sean and Ryan.[12][13]

References

  1. ↑ "CSL Loses Harry Gauss". nukesoccer.com. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  2. ↑ Kernaghan, Jim. "Gauss Looking Ahead to Brighter City Future". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. London Free Press. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  3. ↑ "2001 - Dec. 17 - London City gaining an eviable Reputation". 2002-02-28. Archived from the original on 2002-02-28. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  4. ↑ Dalla Costa, Morris. "September 3, 2003 CPSL London City wins Open Canada Cup". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. London Free Press. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  5. ↑ Dalla Costa, Morris. "January 18, 2007 CSL London City Harry Gauss fights cancer". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. London Free Press. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  6. ↑ PYETTE, Ryan. "Gauss family passing ball". The London Free Press. London Free Press. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  7. ↑ "London City Soccer Club Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software". 2008-06-27. Archived from the original on 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  8. ↑ "November 15, 2007 CSL Harry Gauss honoured (from CSL media release)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  9. ↑ PYETTE, Ryan. "Gauss a giant in soccer". The London Free Press. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  10. ↑ james-reaney. "Harry Gauss, RIP . . . here's a memory or two of the man". James’ Brand New Blog. London Free Press. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  11. ↑ "Western Ontario Soccer League". www.ontariosportsweb.com. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  12. ↑ "October 31, 2009 Harry Gauss dies (from CSL news release)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  13. ↑ "Harry Paul Gauss's Obituary on Remembering". Remembering. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
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