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Wigan RUFC (Old Boys)
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Photo: John Heaton
Item #: 23988
Apparently, Orrell won this encounter 56-0.
Fourth from right back row an old friend from childhood Keith Baldwin sadly no longer with us.
Some great lads amongst this lot, sadly several of them are no longer with us.
kevin ashton, 1st left front row, r.i.p
Sadly, back row, extreme right Johnny Gee, also no longer with us.
Was Johnny Gee an English lecturer at Wigan Tech, in the 1970s?
Les Barton on this photo, played League for Rose Bridge after this. Sadly no longer with us. A great player and real Gentleman.
A class act third from right front row, Dave Ruddy.
The actual score was 18-13 to Orrell and it was played at Edge Hall Road.
John Heaton fourth from left back row.
Andy Simm, captain, holding the ball.
Back row (left to right): Tony Rigby, Martin Rigby, Peter Cunliffe, John Heaton, Keith Baldwin, Norman Dennis, Dave Rudd, John Gee.
Front row: Kevin Ashton, Graham Carter, Les Barton, Andy Simm (Capt), Dave Ruddy, Eddie Gallagher, Mike Singer.
I see Jarvo was spot on again!!!
I can confirm Johnny Gee was an English lecturer at Wigan Tech, in the 1970s - top bloke.
Jarvo never knows the score he just thinks he does.
Front row, end right Mick Singer who looks about 9 on this photo and behind him next to Jonny Gee is Harpo Marx
Could third from left front row be Les Barton (sorry if I am wrong regarding First name)
correct Broady -thats Les - taken from us much too soon - always a smile on his fcae that lad - RIP Pal
I presume that John Heaton was the JH that later on became a very good player at Orrell.
Orrell ALWAYS had the 'edge' of Wigan at home...
56-0 and 18-13 are a big difference. Stick to poetry and leave the Rugby alone!!!!
Get stuffed, Broady, yer arl get...The 56-0 was the year after...Orrell forever!
Les is my cousin.First time I have seen this photo I have emailed our Keith in Australia about it . RIP LES .
Les Barton is my wife's cousin too
Ron who is your Wife,got me thinking now.
Ron, is your Wife on our Les's Dads side ( Billy Barton ) Les'Joan,& Derek's Mam was my Mams ( Elsie Edwards nee Barnet ) Sister.
My wife's name was Sheila Barnett she has a brother Malcolm and her dad's name was Charlie Barnett. I worked with Bill Barton at Plessey Wallgate in the 1960's, 70's.
Ron,Shelia & Malcom are my cousins on my Mams side Charlie Barnett is my Mams brother. talking to Shelia & Malc at our Johns Funeral not seen them both for years. Aunty Lizzie & Aunty Mary also Charlie's sisters.Seen Photos of our Shelia on Walking Day page. When I was little remember Uncle Charlie telling me he was at Dunckirk when the first shot was fired and he was back in Wigan before the second shot was fired .I was about 15 when Aunty Annie told me different. Best Wishes to you our Shelia and all Family.
Sadly Kevin Ashton, whose son Chris played for Wigan Warriors and now plays for Saracens and England RU, is also no longer with us. Great bloke with a wicked sense of humour.