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Wigan Athletic 1966 (colourised)
Wigan Athletic 1966 (colourised)
Photo: George Chilvers
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Item #: 18098
My colourised version of the 1966 team photo

Comment by: Lev Yashin on 16th July 2011 at 19:21

Looks like a very slim Bert Llewellyn 2nd right front row.
Had many a pint served by him at the Spinners Arms in Atherton many years later

Comment by: George Chilvers on 16th July 2011 at 20:28

Back row (l-r): D.Roberts, A. Craig, D. Crompton, J. Heath, D. Houghton, R. Wilkinson

Front row (l-r): G. Hickson, R. Cairns, H. Lyon, B. Llewelyn, B. Grundy

Comment by: Stuart Parkinson on 16th July 2011 at 20:46

I recognise Alfie Craig (second from left on back row). in 1966 my mother did the laundry for the Latics and I use to go down to Springfield Park in the school holidays. Not many of the players would be about as they were mostly part time but Alfie was always around. I used to help Bill Barker, the groundsman who volunteered his services. He also had a farm in Orrell.

Comment by: john Belshaw on 18th July 2011 at 14:24

Worked at Gullick Dobson with Graham Hickson, Great bloke.

Comment by: pat on 18th July 2011 at 16:44

where did the goalkeeper j. heath play before and after the latics?

Comment by: tom on 19th July 2011 at 10:22

John Heath came from Tranmere rovers to latics.

Comment by: michael benson on 30th December 2011 at 13:15

i played for youth team and reserves from 66 to 69 harry lyon took me under his wing....top bloke top player almost sure played with graham hickson at wigan rovers later

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