Foxes legend who performed the pre-match anthem for Leicester City Football Club
Tributes were paid to Henry Shipley, who died on 20 June, 2009.
Mr Shipley, who never actually played for Leicester City on the pitch, was the man who performed their pre-match anthem The Post Horn Gallop and was a feature of City's home games.
Mr Shipley, who was in his early 80s, first played the Post Horn Gallop at Leicester City’s old home ground at Filbert Street back in the early 1940s with the Home Guard Band.
His last performance at the old stadium was in 1957 before being asked to play at the Walkers stadium for the 2003/04 season.
Mr Shipley’s first match at the Walkers was a pre-season friendly against Barcelona, which he said was his favourite ever performance.
Leicester City club ambassador, Alan Birchenall, said: "It is extremely sad news. He will be remembered fondly by the club and by our supporters.
"He always received a huge ovation, not just when he was playing but also when he was here as a supporter.
"Henry auditioned for the role of playing the Post Horn Gallop and immediately stood ...
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