Bert McGee
| Bert McGee | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Herbert Edward McGee August 1917 Ecclesall, Yorkshire |
| Died | May 1995 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Sheffield Wednesday chairman |
Herbert "Bert" Edward McGee was a former chairman of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.
In April 1984, as Chairman of Sheffield Wednesday, he advised Sheffield Wednesday fans not to travel to Ninian Park for a game against Cardiff City F.C. because he felt Cardiff were attempting to cash in by charging higher ticket prices against promotion candidates Wednesday.[1] Cardiff were charging £2.50 to Cardiff fans and those who bought tickets in advance but £3 to Wednesday fans.[1]
He was the chairman of the club at the time of the Hillsborough disaster.[2]
He resigned from his position as Chairman soon after and was replaced by Dave Richards.
He was awarded an OBE in 1991 for services to Sheffield.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Cardiff accused over terrace price increases". The Times. 14 April 1984.
- ↑ "The open gate that led to death". Independent. 14 April 1999. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ↑ "ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE OFFICERS (OBE)". Scotland Herald. 31 December 1991. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
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