Hendrikus Jacobus Maria "Harry" van Raaij (29 August 1936 – 16 November 2020) was a Dutch functionary, who served as the chairman of PSV Eindhoven, a Dutch sports club, between 1996 and 2004.[1]

Harry van Raaij
Harry van Raaij in Sint Anthonis.
Born
Hendrikus Jacobus Maria van Raaij

(1936-08-29)29 August 1936
Died16 November 2020(2020-11-16) (aged 84)
NationalityDutch
OccupationChairman PSV Eindhoven

Biography

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Van Raaij was born in Haps on 29 August 1936.[2] He was a proponent of the Atlantic League, which would have been a competition for larger clubs in smaller European countries.[3] Professionally, he was a manager at Philips.[2]

Van Raaij died on 16 November 2020 at the age of 84.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Man Utd accused over Robben". BBC Sport. 6 January 2004. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "Oud-PSV-voorzitter Harry van Raaij (84) overleden". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Celtic back Atlantic breakaway". BBC News. 16 January 2000. Retrieved 21 September 2010.