He was the midfield dynamo who powered Sunderland to FA Cup glory in 1973 and Bobby Kerr is back in the news.
The new centre will now provide a dedicated support space at the museum for people living with dementia and their families in Sunderland.
We could not let the occasion pass without paying tribute to Bobby and some of the memorable moments he has given us over the years.
We have a gallery of Sunderland Echo photo memories showing him from his days as a young SAFC player in 1967 to Bobby in 2023 when he looked back at that famous day at Wembley.
Tell us about your memories of watching Bobby play. Email [email protected] to tell us more.
5. Chats in 2005
Bobby was enjoying his chat with Tom Walker, head teacher at Burnside Primary in Houghton, after he opened the school's new community room in 2005. | se
6. Campaigning in 2004
The official launch of the Statue For Stokoe appeal in 2004 with Bobby and Jimmy Montgomery joined by John Fickling and George Forster. | se
7. A big opening in 1987
Ex Sunderland players, left to right, Jimmy McNab, Jeff Clarke, Billy Hughes, Ron Guthrie, Mick Horswill and Jimmy Montgomery joined Billy for the opening of the Park Lane pub in 1987. | se
8. Just reward in 1974
A photo from a special day in January 1974 when Bob Stokoe was given the freedom of Sunderland. | se