Derek Hogg R.I.P. "Hoggy"

Into his eighties, but sad.to see a former city player pass on today. 47 appearances and seven goals over two years in the early sixties, I saw him play as a young tit, vaguely remember him as a thin winger, balding severely.....Sparkey would know more!

 

Sad. He lived in Rhiwbina in a club house and saw him frequently buying chips in Birchgrove.

 

I was at the famous match when we beat Spurs 3-2 while they were on their way to the Double in 60-61. Hoggy got one of the goals that evening
I dont actually remenber the goal, or the game really, but the match is now part of City folklore

R.I.P. Hoggy..

 

sad news indeed....he played before my time watching the city, sounds like a top fella and a quality old skool footballer(when football was a mans game)


RIP fellow bluebird, my sincere condolences go to family and friends of "hoggy"......once a bluebird always a bluebird

 

I was there in 1961 too and never saw a thing it was so packed. Really good player Derek Hogg. RIP.

 

Hi,
May I express my thanks and that of my family to all those who have shared their memories of my Dad and offered their condolences, Dad was a truly wonderful man who will be much missed.
Thank You
Richard Hogg

 

Nice one Richard!

For those at the game but can"t remember:

Hogg played 87 games for the Albion in the first division scoring 12 goals before being transferred to Cardiff City (then in Division 1). Hogg signed on for Cardiff live on Welsh television in October 1960 for 12,500 pounds.

Perhaps one of Hoggs finest moments at Cardiff was when he scored one of the Cardiff Goals in their defeat of the invincible Tottenham Hotspur in front of 48,000 (yes 48,000) fans at Ninian Park Cardiff on March 11th 1961 (the Spurs went on to take the League and FA Cup double). Hoggs goal is described in the Cardiff club history as ‘one of the finest scored on the ground’. Here is a contemporary description, "Hogg who looked more like a solicitor than a footballer made a mazey run through the Spurs half beating several players. He finished with a rasping shot that had goal written all over it".

Hogg left Cardiff and league football in 1963, finishing his playing days at Kettering Town. In total he played 283 League games scoring 44 goals, as one of this countries last ‘roving wingers in the Stanley Mathews mold' he made many many more.

I remember this game, couldn't afford to go in, just a very young lad...I was one of those trying to Nick over the wall! I am not afraid to admit it now....hmm quite safe I think!

 

Before my time (just!) despite what that who wrote the OP thinks, but I do remember my dad mentioning him along with Tappy and Ivor Allchurch who I also just missed out on.

Mid 60's earliest memories for me, but good on yer Richard for coming on here and posting that.

 

Too early for me as well but Hoggy was clearly a legend for that goal and his time at City.

In line with the other guys, many thanks to you Richard for taking the time to come on here and share your thoughts with us.

 

Well done Masky for initiating this thread & thanks to Richard for contributing.

My condolences as well to family and friends.

Never had the pleasure of seeing the great man play, but this all seems more poignant when you compare 'true' footballers to the pampered prima-donnas of todays' game. RIP 'Hoggy'

 

terrible pitches, just above average wages and hard footballs. No frills in those days for the players, but they filled the grounds back then.