LIFTING CUP: Jack Charlton with the manager of the year trophy in 1974.
YOUR eight-page tribute to Jack Charlton (Echo, July 13) summed up a wonderful man and a true hero of North-East football.
Big Jack joining Bobby Robson in heaven. Two great ambassadors for our region. They will be remembered fondly forever.
P Garbutt, Middlesbrough.
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