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IN MEMORY OF...

...THOSE TOWN SERVANTS WHO DIED ON THIS DAY

November 14

1989
Aged 79

Jimmy MURPHY
After 11 years at WBA, Jimmy only stayed at the County Ground for a few months in 1939. He went on to become assistant manager at Manchester United from 1955 to 1971 - during which time he was also the Wales boss for seven years.

1983
Aged 82

Sam BROWN
Signed on a short term contract, Sam spent less than a month at the County Ground in 1932. He later took a job as a meat porter in his native Glasgow.

1978
Aged 82

Charlie FLOOD
Charlie retired after his stint at the County Ground in 1927 to concentrate on cricket. A wicketkeeper for Notts he was a furniture salesman by trade.

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