United legend and club ambassador Eddie Gray is to be honoured by Leeds Met by receiving an honorary doctorate in Sports Science.

As well as Eddie chart-toppers Rudimental and Coronation Street Producer Stuart Blackburn are among the well-known names to be awarded honorary degrees at Leeds Metropolitan University’s summer graduations.

The Graduation ceremonies and celebrations will take place from Monday 21 to Friday 25 July at the University’s Headingley Campus.

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United legend, Eddie Gray MBE, was both player and manager at the club, and had an illustrious 20-year career there. He made 561 appearances and scored 68 goals from his position as winger and was never booked in his entire playing career.

Eddie said: “When I left Glasgow over 50 years ago I left without taking any exams at school so to end up getting an award like this is tremendous. There are a lot of people to thank for all their help and support over the years.

“It’s nice to be recognised in the City of Leeds, somewhere I've played all my football and to get an honour like this for doing something I love doing. It feels good.”

“It’s fantastic to be recognised so long after hanging up my boots, having been inducted into both the Scottish and English football hall of fames recently and many years ago going down to Buckingham Palace with the family to receive my MBE from the Queen. When you get a bit older you appreciate things like this even more.

“I come from a housing estate in Glasgow and leaving there all that time ago, you’re never sure how your career is going to go but I’ve been fortunate to play with some wonderful players in a successful team.

“The City of Leeds and the football club have been tremendous to me over the years and to receive this prestigious honour from Leeds Met is fantastic”

Leeds Metropolitan University Vice Chancellor, Professor Susan Price, said: “We are delighted to recognise such a wide variety of individuals who have made a significant contribution to their field and are each an inspiration to our students and graduates. This summer’s awards are varied, with key people from a range of backgrounds including business, arts, law, sport and the music and entertainment industry. We are very much looking forward to welcoming them to our Headingley Campus to celebrate with us as we recognise the achievements of our graduating students.”

Click here for a full list of honorary graduates.