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  1. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    I found these in the autograph book that I had as a child - I’d guess these are from around 1970 or 1971 because I have most of the Glamorgan team that played Oxford Uni at Llandarcy in July 1971 in the same book.

    I thought that those of a similar vintage to me would like to see these!
     
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    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Great thread - come on you lot, post your favourite autographs... before the advent of poxy selfies :(
     
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    Mine are some box in my loft. Got a few of those in Taff's pic myself.

    How refreshing to see a nice clear white shirt devoid of any brands
     
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    I don't have anyone's autograph. Don't see any point tbh.
     
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    I tell a lie....I have an M&S shirt from the Autograph range <laugh>
     
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    From April 1970 <ok>
     
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    in the early 60s Herbie took my autograph book and got all of the opposition to sign it - wish I had it now - I don't see Screeno (Tony) in the picture - or am I missing him?
     
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    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    No - he’s not in it!

    Standing left to right: Dai Gwyther, Clive Slattery, Willie Screen, Carl Slee, Tony Millington, Dai Davies, David Lawrence, Geoff Thomas, Herbie Williams, Doug Rosser

    Front row left to right: Roy Saunders, Len Allchurch, Len Hill, Alan Williams, Roy Bentley, Barrie Hole, Brian Evans, Vic Gomersall, Harry Griffiths
     
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    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    I should have said these autographs are those of George Best, Derek Dougan and Billy Bingham
     
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    It's fun if you're a kid. Or if it's a signed team picture or the like I can see the attraction and it could be valuable one day. Never had an autograph book myself but I do have one signed picture - I'll dig it out and post a pic.
     
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    Is it The Queen?
     
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    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    Go this one for my boy off Bobby Charlton, signed my business card.

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    Damn, you've got one too? I presume it's ok to post a topless pic in this thread?
     
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    <laugh>
     
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    That's not Bobby Charlton....

    It's Ben Cerebim...
     
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    Seeing Dilwyn John's autograph reminds me of that North Bank ditty, lyrics by Bacharach and David, music by the North Bankers.

    " Aye yay a yay, Dilwyn is better than Yashin,
    Herbie's much better than Eusebio,
    And Cardiff are in for a thrashing. "

    Anyone else remember singing that classic ? <laugh>
     
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