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IN MEMORY OF...

...THOSE TOWN SERVANTS WHO DIED ON THIS DAY

January 12

1952
Aged 90

Steve THOMAS
A Scotsman, Steve left his homeland as a teenager to find lodgings in Cheltenham Street while employed at the GWR works. He spent eight years with Town from 1884 to 1892.

1947
Aged 77

Harry OFFER
Harry had two spells with Town between 1887 and 1892 before signing for Southampton St Marys. He was a joiner in the shipyard there before retiring to the Isle of Wight.

1939
Aged 58

Len RICKETTS
Len was the son of a north London solicitor. He arrived from Worcester City and made his Town debut on his 23rd birthday. Len later qualified as a solicitor himself.

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