According to the Montreal Gazettte, Coach Earl De La Perralle, has passed away at age 73.
Coach De La Perralle was instrumental in the founding of the Sun Youth charity and non-profit oranization.
“In order to channel their energy in a positive fashion and in view of the limited activities available to them, a group of youngsters including Earl De La Perralle and Sid Stevens, respectively 9 and 13 years old at the time, created in 1954 a handwritten newspaper called “The Clark Street Sun”. The newspaper is a reflection of the everyday life of these inner-city disadvantaged children from a largely immigrant-populated neighbourhood. Rather than being sold, the Clark Street Sun, which is only printed in two copies (the original and a carbon copy) is loaned to families in the area at 2 cents a copy. The profits allowed them to finance the purchase of sports equipment and the organization of sports and recreation activities.” – Sun Youth
In addition, De La Perralle worked closely with the Sun Youth Hornets team, as well was the president of theĀ Quebec Midget Football League.
Coach De La Perralle was an integral part of the Montreal community and contributed to many young aspiring football players.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of our cofounder and mentor, Coach Earl De La Perralle. We wish to express our deepest condolences to Earlās family and friends and will always remember the great man that he was. pic.twitter.com/yJqkfNSNr5
— Jeunesse au Soleil (@SunYouthOrg) June 20, 2018
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