Can't believe it was missed but Roald Dahl would have been 100 on 13/09/2016!
The small girl smiles. One eyelid flickers. She whips a pistol from her knickers. She aims it at the creature's head And bang bang bang, she shoots him dead
I was recently given a book "Charlton Athletic - A nostalgic look at a century of the club". It's taken from the archives of the Mirror and is by Michael Walsh. Keith Peacock had a hand in it including writing the Foreword and there were many others involved. A goldmine of photos going back to 1905 and special mention of Charlton legends through the years and their profiles including birthdays.
Much interesting information too in "Charlton Athletic On This Day" by Matthew Eastley which also goes back to the early years as well as bringing us up to 2011.
Chizz, this thread is specifically for those who have passed on but many of the more recent players are still with us thankfully. Would you like me to include them here or should I start another thread for Living Legends?
I was recently given a book "Charlton Athletic - A nostalgic look at a century of the club". It's taken from the archives of the Mirror and is by Michael Walsh. Keith Peacock had a hand in it including writing the Foreword and there were many others involved. A goldmine of photos going back to 1905 and special mention of Charlton legends through the years and their profiles including birthdays.
Much interesting information too in "Charlton Athletic On This Day" by Matthew Eastley which also goes back to the early years as well as bringing us up to 2011.
Chizz, this thread is specifically for those who have passed on but many of the more recent players are still with us thankfully. Would you like me to include them here or should I start another thread for Living Legends?
I love the idea of celebrating "Living Legends". It would be a shame to bury them (no pun intended) in a thread covering other people.
I can't believe he would be 70. Getting older is strange, it's as if my age doesn't change so I'm surprised when other people do (if that makes any sense). I still feel 25 until I catch sight of myself in those bloody mirrors in shops.
I was recently given a book "Charlton Athletic - A nostalgic look at a century of the club". It's taken from the archives of the Mirror and is by Michael Walsh. Keith Peacock had a hand in it including writing the Foreword and there were many others involved. A goldmine of photos going back to 1905 and special mention of Charlton legends through the years and their profiles including birthdays.
Much interesting information too in "Charlton Athletic On This Day" by Matthew Eastley which also goes back to the early years as well as bringing us up to 2011.
Chizz, this thread is specifically for those who have passed on but many of the more recent players are still with us thankfully. Would you like me to include them here or should I start another thread for Living Legends?
I love the idea of celebrating "Living Legends". It would be a shame to bury them (no pun intended) in a thread covering other people.
Totally agree and really enjoy your thread here. Keeps my mind off all the dire goings on at the moment (well almost)
TOMMY CATON born 6 October 1962 died 30 April 1993
"The football world was stunned and deeply saddened to learn of the death of Charlton player Tommy Caton at the age of just 30. Caton arrived at Charlton from Oxford United in November 1988 and, as a teenager, had been considered one of the finest prospects of his generation. He began at Manchester City before making a big-money move to Arsenal in November 1983. His career at Charlton was curtailed by a series of foot operations. His death was deeply felt at Charlton and manager Alan Curbishley said: "None of us can believe it. Although he couldn't play football any more, he was still a naturally fit man" from "Charlton Athletic on this Day" by Matthew Eastley
Tommy Caton transferred to the Addicks for 100,000 in 1988 from Oxford to stay playing in the top division. He stayed with us after relegation in 1990 but was injured the following January from which he never really recovered. He retired in March 1993 and died from a sudden heart attack soon after.
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Barry White 1944
R.I.P
Like most on this thread, went far too young.
The small girl smiles. One eyelid flickers.
She whips a pistol from her knickers.
She aims it at the creature's head
And bang bang bang, she shoots him dead
Much interesting information too in "Charlton Athletic
On This Day" by Matthew Eastley which also goes back to the early years as well as bringing us up to 2011.
Chizz, this thread is specifically for those who have passed on but many of the more recent players are still with us thankfully. Would you like me to include them here or should I start another thread for Living Legends?
They shall not pass
Amazing to think he was only 21 when he died.
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TOMMY CATON
born 6 October 1962
died 30 April 1993
"The football world was stunned and deeply saddened to learn of the death of Charlton player Tommy Caton at the age of just 30. Caton arrived at Charlton from Oxford United in November 1988 and, as a teenager, had been considered one of the finest prospects of his generation. He began at Manchester City before making a big-money move to Arsenal in November 1983. His career at Charlton was curtailed by a series of foot operations. His death was deeply felt at Charlton and manager Alan Curbishley said: "None of us can believe it. Although he couldn't play football any more, he was still a naturally fit man"
from "Charlton Athletic on this Day" by Matthew Eastley
Tommy Caton transferred to the Addicks for 100,000 in 1988 from Oxford to stay playing in the top division. He stayed with us after relegation in 1990 but was injured the following January from which he never really recovered. He retired in March 1993 and died from a sudden heart attack soon after.
would have been 127