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“[…] Dr Eddie Hart was a stalwart of community development, education, and youth empowerment, whose dedication transcended both politics and sport.
“[…] Central to Dr Hart’s legacy was the Eddie Hart Football League, a grassroots institution he founded more than four decades ago that became a cornerstone of local football development…”
The following statement on the death of former Minister of Sport and renowned grassroots football administrator Eddie Hart was issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA):
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and countless community members mourning the passing of Dr Edward “Eddie” George Hart, HC.
His peaceful transition marks the end of a life lived in unyielding service to our people and to the sport that binds communities across our twin islands.
Dr Hart was a stalwart of community development, education, and youth empowerment, whose dedication transcended both politics and sport. Born into humble beginnings, he rose to become a respected member of Parliament for Tunapuna and a minister of state in several portfolios including Sport and Youth Affairs, Community Development, Culture, Gender Affairs and Tourism.
(via NYFL.)
Central to Dr Hart’s legacy was the Eddie Hart Football League, a grassroots institution he founded more than four decades ago that became a cornerstone of local football development.
The league not only provided regular competitive play but also served as a development pipeline for talented youth, with many players progressing through its ranks and into higher levels of the game.
Dr Hart’s vision for football was never merely about the game itself, it was about giving young people direction, discipline, opportunity, and hope, especially in communities where access to structured sport was limited.
(Copyright Tapia House via TTFootballHistory.com.)
At the TTFA, we honour Dr Hart’s contribution to the football fraternity and to the wider social fabric of Trinidad and Tobago. His legacy will continue to inspire—reminding us that sport, at its best, empowers individuals and strengthens communities.
May his soul rest in peace, and may his family and loved ones find comfort in the enduring impact of his life’s work.
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