He was the Messiah - and 20 years ago, the people of Sunderland honoured him in style.
Bob Stokoe was the legendary manager who led SAFC to FA Cup glory in 1973.
Wearside mourned his passing in 2004 and then it came together in an incredible way.
An appeal was launched to build a Statue for Stokoe and it gathered momentum with fans, businesses and former players all joining in.
Have a look through our Echo picture tribute for a reminder of a remarkable campaign.
5. A big job at Amicus
Phone calls galore came in to support the appeal and the team at Amicus in Jarrow was given the job of taking them all. | se
6. Gordon on the course
Former Sunderland star Gordon Armstrong - and members of his team - raised money for the appeal at a golf day at Ramside Hall in Durham in 2004. | se
7. Support from the Stackyard
Ann Clinton was doing great work to support the appeal at the Stackyard in West Herrington. | se
8. Asda's amazing boost
Asda in Grangetown raised more than £1,500 for the appeal. Jimmy Montgomery and Bobby Kerr collected the cheque from store manager Ian Graham. | se