Peter Hooper R.I.P.

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pirate49

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BRISTOL.
I have just read of the death of Peter Hooper at the age of 78 on Saturday
in a Devon care home.
Peter played for both Rovers and City, primarily as left wing with one of the
fiercest shots I have ever seen. One of my earliest memories is of seeing
him at Eastville racing down the wing or powering in a free kick.
I met him a year or so back and he was a charming gentleman with a great
sense of fun.
Truly this man of Teignmouth was one of Bristol's footballing greats.
 
RIP Peter

Was well before my time but it seems he also played for Cardiff and interestingly played for the Kenya national team while posted there in the army in the 1950`s.
 
myfredisred said:
My dad used to tell me how he grew up with him,and when they played together he was made to play in plimsolls, as he kicked the ball so hard.R.I.P.
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I remember Peter Hooper's kicking power. Big Ron Atkinson and brother Graham? in the wall (was it for Oxford?), definately the old leather ball. Hooper's free kick headed back by Graham, who took no further part in the match. He probably didn't wake up til the following Wednesday. Hooper also gained more 'free kicks for obstruction by defenders with his body swerve than any other player I have seen.
 
I just remember him playing (as I'm only a youngster?) always sad to lose a city player. Condolences to his family friends etc,
 
I am sorry to hear this news and my thoughts are with Peter's family.

I too remember above all his shooting power. I recall a penalty against QPR when Peter Springett seemed to be carried over the line with the power of the shot (I think 3 - 0 up at half time before the fog came - match abandoned!) Of course memory plays tricks.

Good memories of Peter Hooper for, I am sure, all football fans of that generation in Bristol.
 
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