Robert Chase, a former chairman of Norwich City, passed away.
His family confirmed today that he died on Friday after a brief illness, which was heartbreaking news. He was 84 years old.
From 1985 to 1996, Chase served as the current Championship club’s manager.
He oversaw the club during one of its most prosperous periods, which included their illustrious Uefa Cup victory over Bayern Munich in 1993.
Chase was a great-grandfather who was survived by his wife Ruth and three sons.
The family acknowledged that they were by his side when he passed away and thanked everyone for their sympathies.
Before he left in 1996, Norwich had three finishes in the top five of the English Football League.
“Norwich City is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former club chairman Robert Chase,” read a statement from Norwich.
“Chase joined the club’s board in 1982 and was elected chairman in 1985.
“The club achieved some of its best-ever finishes in the Football League during his tenure as chair, and they also won that memorable two-legged UEFA Cup match against Bayern Munich.
“Chase was inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame in 2003.
“All at the club would like to pass on their deepest condolences to Robert’s family and friends at this sad time.”
Robert Chase will always be remembered as a highly significant figure in the history of Norwich City Football Club, according to former sports reporter Malcolm Robertson, who covered the Canaries at that time.
Albert Jones, whose father Jimmy served as vice-chair when Mr. Chase was in charge, also expresses his admiration for him.
Beginning in the early 1960s, Chase oversaw the family’s construction company away from Carrow Road.
In addition, he held a seat on the Norfolk County Council for 14 years.
He also served as chairman of the Norfolk Police Authority for four years.
