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Gerry Harrison dead at 89: Former sports commentator who covered seven World Cups passes away

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Former ITV commentator Gerry Harrison has died at the age of 89.

He was a familiar face to many a household across three decades between the 1970s to 1990s as he fronted coverage for Anglia TV's Match of the Week but also ITV Sport.

It was the former where he will be most fondly remembered. During that time he chronicled Ipswich Town's fortunes under Sir Bobby Robson when the team won the FA Cup in 1978 and the UEFA Cup in 1981.

Aside from the Tractor Boys, he also covered their bitter rivals Norwich City as well as matches involving Cambridge United, Luton Town, Peterborough United, Northampton Town, Colchester United and Southend United.