Harry Gauss

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rdf:langString Harry Gauss

rdf:langString Harry Paul Gauss

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rdf:langString London, Ontario, Canada

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rdf:langString Harry Paul Gauss (29 September 1952 in Stuttgart, West Germany – 31 October 2009 in London, Ontario) was a German-born Canadian soccer businessman, head coach, general manager, and soccer player. Gauss was a noted soccer promoter primarily involved with London City SC, a club formed by his father Markus Gauss in 1973. His involvement with the club was felt in every aspect from player to administrative, and to managerial duties. He operated with London originally in the National Soccer League (NSL), and ultimately in the NSL's successor league the Canadian Soccer League (CSL). Under the tutelage of the Gauss family the club established a reputation for providing an opportunities, and developing young players to higher professional endeavors. In 2006, he was diagnosed with brain cancer, and subsequently died three years later after complications from surgery. Upon his death his sons Ryan, and Sean primarily ran the organization until their sale of the club in late 2011. His contributions were recognized by the Ontario Soccer Association, and the Canadian Soccer League with the latter creating the Harry Paul Gauss Award in recognition of his commitment, and loyalty in promoting professional soccer.