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Wendy
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This is a photo when W.B.A. won the FA cup in 1888. My gt grandfather Thomas Smith is the chap at the back in the bowler hat and droopy moustache.
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This is a photo when W.B.A. won the FA cup in 1888. My gt grandfather Thomas Smith is the chap at the back in the bowler hat and droopy moustache.
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Wendy
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I notice on local news the grave of William McGregor in St Mary's Handsworth has been restored. It would be nice if West Bromwich Albion would do the same for this one. My great grandfather sat on the comittee with William on the formation of the Football League.
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Wendy
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I think maybe I should contact them this is from the club minutes....
On 16[SUP]th[/SUP] March 1888, At a Committee meeting it was resolved that Thomas would attend a conference held in the Andertons Hotel in London, with William McGregor and others, to discuss the formation of the Football league. Once again he proved to be an integral and important figure in the negotiations.
On 16[SUP]th[/SUP] March 1888, At a Committee meeting it was resolved that Thomas would attend a conference held in the Andertons Hotel in London, with William McGregor and others, to discuss the formation of the Football league. Once again he proved to be an integral and important figure in the negotiations.
jmadone
master brummie
The young lad standing on the left of the keeper looks like Jack Grealish
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
The young lad standing on the left of the keeper looks like Jack Grealish
One of our own!
ade
master brummie
No that's definitely not Jack Grealish the lad on the picture is still on his feetThe young lad standing on the left of the keeper looks like Jack Grealish
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
They beat Bristol 1-0 and the goalscorer was Gray after 30 mins, they were the better side in first half but Bristol were strong in the second, the home defense holding out.
Lost in seventh Round!
bobsummers
Gone but not forgotten. R.I.P.
This great photo and their history would probably be better placed in Birmingham Schools Football History and photos.
Hi Wendy, Obviously this post is getting on for ten years now; but interested to see this picture of Tom Smith's grave. I've located around thirty graves related to Albion players and staff, and have been aiding WBA with their past history. Is this Heath Lane?I notice on local news the grave of William McGregor in St Mary's Handsworth has been restored. It would be nice if West Bromwich Albion would do the same for this one. My great grandfather sat on the comittee with William on the formation of the Football League.
Solihull54
master brummie
Can anyone help identify where these two football statuettes came from, I inherited them from my dad but he wasnt sure how old, where made or what they might have been for ?, any ideas helpful ?. I was once told the likeness was of Howard Vaughton, Aston Villa FA cup winner but who knows !. I've had them since about 1980 but think 100 years old...thanks ahead?. They might also be from my grandfather time with Small Heath Harriers as family lived in Lloyd Street off Golden Hillock Road.
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Ah ok, that's a shame. Would be interested in getting a message to her.