In his very distinguished career, he also served for a time as chairman of the Northern Ireland Sports Council. His outstanding contribution to the game was recognised two years ago when he was inducted into the Rugby Writers of IrelandGuinness Hall of Fame. He was awarded the OBE last January and had been due to be presented with that award next July. A former headmaster of Grosvenor High School in Belfast, he saw rugby reach a new high in the school when, for the first and only time, Grosvenor won the Ulster Schools' Senior Cup in 1983. Ken Reid is an immense loss to the game in this country.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family.