End of an era as Gavin Yorke steps down from Boomer role
It’s the end of a memorable era as the Port Vale Foundation reports that Gavin Yorke has stepped down from his role as the ever-popular mascot Boomer.
As Boomer, Yorke entertained the crowds through good times and bad, putting aside personal issues to make a lasting impression on a generation of Port Vale supporters.
Yorke did a tremendous job and will be deeply missed. The OVF website would like to wish him the very best for the future. Thank you Gavin!
CLICK HERE TO LEAVE A THANKS TO GAVIN ON OUR FORUM THREADA statement on the Port Vale Foundation website said:
Gavin Yorke, better known to generations of Port Vale supporters as ‘Boomer’, has made the difficult decision to call it a day in his role as the popular club mascot.
Gav, who has taken on the role of Boomer for almost two decades, has had to take extended leave from the role after suffering health problems in 2014 and again in 2018.
Head of Scheme at the Port Vale Foundation, Tom Sherratt, paid tribute to the club stalwart. He said: “Gavin has been a fantastic servant for the club and he understands the values and the importance of what it means to be the club’s mascot.
“The positivity and love he has for Port Vale is infectious and his ability to put smiles on faces is incredible and I’m sure all fans will agree when we say he is going to be an incredibly tough act to follow.
“Back in 2018, even after having suffered serious health problems, he took it upon himself to put the club first and to make sure the children that were in the stadium always got a glimpse of Boomer.
“We will miss working with Gav and he will always be a Vale legend.”