FOLLOWING the sad news of the death of Bradford-born Harry Gration, we're paying tribute to him in these photos from over the years, which reflect his love of sport.

Harry was a Yorkshire institution, fronting the BBC’s Look North from 1982-2020.

He joined the BBC in 1978, after working as a history teacher, and joined Look North in 1982. The BBC's director-general Tim Davie said Gration was “loved everywhere, but especially in Yorkshire”.

Farewell Harry. You are much missed.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Tributes have been pouring in for the much-loved presenter, pictured here in 1988Tributes have been pouring in for the much-loved presenter, pictured here in 1988

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Reporting from a shopping centre in 1985Reporting from a shopping centre in 1985

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Doing a spot of modelling at a fashion show in 1994Doing a spot of modelling at a fashion show in 1994

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Harry with fellow Look North presenter Judith Stamper switching on Ilkley's Christmas lights in 1988Harry with fellow Look North presenter Judith Stamper switching on Ilkley's Christmas lights in 1988

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Alan Wormwell of Queensbury Round Table, David Howes and Harry with Children in Need cheque in 1988Alan Wormwell of Queensbury Round Table, David Howes and Harry with Children in Need cheque in 1988

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Harry playing bowls with Stan Tennant in April 1991Harry playing bowls with Stan Tennant in April 1991

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: With producer Mike Murray looking through T&A sports pages in 1988With producer Mike Murray looking through T&A sports pages in 1988

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Harry phoning through a rugby league report in March 1994Harry phoning through a rugby league report in March 1994

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Harry having a golf lesson in 1991Harry having a golf lesson in 1991