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R.I.P Charlie Purves

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by MorgansBitOnTheSchneid, Jun 29, 2013.

  1. MorgansBitOnTheSchneid

    MorgansBitOnTheSchneid Well-Known Member

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    For those who are interested in our history, I am sad to report that Saints oldest living player Charlie Purves has just passed away in Southampton aged 92. He played 36 games for us between 1951 and 1954, having joined from Charlton.
    That makes Stan Clements who has just turned 90 the oldest Saints player while just behind him is Bill Ellerington who is 90 tomorrow.
     
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  2. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    92 . Good age .
     
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  3. lamby

    lamby Needs a cold shower

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  4. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Yep, a very good innings.
     
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  6. Saint Mayhew

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    Rip to a saint 🙏😇
     
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