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Famous Salopians – Part Three
Thursday 1st May 2008, 8:00AM BST.
Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Billy Wright (left, with Bobby Charlton in 1958), who also made over a hundred appearances for England during his long career at Wolves, was born in Ironbridge. At 14 he made his debut for the B team and since led both Wolves and England to countless victories. Wright went on to manage England’s youth squad in 1960 before moving into television, and was married to Joy Beverley of the Beverley Sisters. He died in 1994 and his statue stands beside the Molineux Stadium.
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Nice selections there, … what about Davey Edwards though!
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….. and the infamous Mary Webb?
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Mary Webb wasn’t a sporting hero.
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have we had sir gordon richards jockey born in the telford area, also matthew webb who swam the english channel, born in a similar area of the county,
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matthew webb is already listed in number 2.
there’s also david preece the footballer? think he might’ve been from bridgnorth but could be wrong…
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In relation to me saying “Mary Webb” i didnt mean in this catogory per sé …. although in saying that, i wouldnt imagine she’d come under the first two either…
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David preece was from Bridgnorth. Superb footballer and great bloke. He very sadly passed away a little while back. RIP.
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what about ted hemsley played football for sheffield united and cricket for worcestershire
a good all rounder
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