Ken Friar worked for Arsenal for 70 years and was named the club's life president in 2020, having played a key role in their move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal have announced the death of life president and club legend Ken Friar at the age of 92. Friar devoted 70 years of service to the club after initially joining as a box office runner in 1945, subsequently rising through the ranks to serve as club secretary and managing director.
He played a pivotal role in Arsenal's relocation from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium and was honored with an OBE in 2000. Across his lifetime, Friar witnessed 11 league title wins, including the club ending their 22-year Premier League title drought in May.
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