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4 unusual facts about Yorath


Yorath

Christopher J. Yorath (1879-1932), commissioner of Saskatoon and city treasurer During World War I

Gabby Logan (née Yorath), British television and radio sports presenter

Yorath Island, a small island in the South Saskatchewan River just outside the southern boundaries of the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Terry Yorath, former British footballer and manager of Margate F.C.


Christopher J. Yorath

Yorath Island in the South Saskatchewan River is named in his honor; coincidentally, Yorath's 1913 planning proposal suggested that the island be used as part of the river crossing for one of his proposed Encircling Boulevards.

In 1913 Yorath emigrated from England to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to take on the role of commissioner of Saskatoon and city treasurer during the war years.

Terry Yorath

Yorath's Coventry side containing such notables as Alan Green, McDonald and Mick Coop are still fondly remembered even today by the Sky Blue faithful.


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