Old Everton Pictures

[tommytowne]

Passing of King George?

Was I correct?

 

[TangerineToffee]

For @TangerineToffee - Bally returning to his old club -


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Didn't go well. Still, being the only World Cup final man of the match winner we will ever have he's forgiven. Think when the temporary east paddock stand, though it's been there 11 years now, is finally redeveloped there is a good chance it will be named after the Tangerine icon that is Bally.

 

[alan ball]

 

[Joey66]

Was I correct?

I searched everywhere found nothing, but it's a strong possibility

 

[Joey66]

Bally -

 

[tommytowne]

I searched everywhere found nothing, but it's a strong possibility

I'm not so sure myself.
King George died on 6th February 1952.
We had a home game a couple of days later on the 9th Feb against Leicester. That team opposing us are in stripes making me think it was Notts County and Leicester have seemingly never played in striped shirts so not sure at all.
That season we were in the second division. I hope that's not an omen.

 

[Major Gowen]

I'm not so sure myself.
King George died on 6th February 1952.
We had a home game a couple of days later on the 9th Feb against Leicester. That team opposing us are in stripes making me think it was Notts County and Leicester have seemingly never played in striped shirts so not sure at all.
That season we were in the second division. I hope that's not an omen.

I assumed, like you, that Leicester had never played in stripes, so I was surprised to learn they did, though in a much earlier period (1915-1921):

Leicester City - Historical Football Kits

 

[tommytowne]

I assumed, like you, that Leicester had never played in stripes, so I was surprised to learn they did, though in a much earlier period (1915-1921):

Leicester City - Historical Football Kits

I know they had a couple of seasons where they played with white pin stripes but nowhere near what you'd term a striped shirt.

 

[Major Gowen]

I assumed, like you, that Leicester had never played in stripes, so I was surprised to learn they did, though in a much earlier period (1915-1921):

Leicester City - Historical Football Kits

February 1952

EVERTON ON THE WAY UP SHOW SHOOTING TO LEICESTER
February 9, 1952. The Liverpool Football Echo
Everton 2, Leicester nil
By Stork

Everton have done it again. For the third time in succession they have beaten one of the leaders and must now be considered well in the promotion race. They brought off another double when beating Leicester City, whose main fault was lack of finish. Neither side covered themselves with glory nor appeared promotion propositions, but it was a valuable win for Everton nevertheless. Everton; O’Neill, goal; Clinton and Lindsay, backs; Farrell (captain), Lindley, and Lello, half-backs; McNamara, Fielding, Hickson, Parker and Eglington, forwards. Leicester City; Anderson, goal; Lever, and Jackson, backs; Baldwin, Gillies, and King, half-backs; Grififths, Worthington, Hine, Rowley, and Dryburgh, forwards. Referee; Mr. H. Peacock (Scunthorpe). At the beginning of the match there was a simple but impressive ceremony to pay tribute to the late King George V1. The band of the Liverpool Police played “Abine With Me,” then the crowd stood bareheaded for a minute silence which was followed by God Save The Queen.” Everybody stood bareheaded, with the players referee and linesmen lined up on the half-way line. The players of course, were black armbands. This match was of paramount important to both clubs for Everton with a win could step up the ladder while Leicester, who were placed third prior to the game had a grand opportunity of consolidating their position. Everton had Parker back following his suspension and the City had Gillies their new centre half on duty.

 

[tommytowne]

February 1952

EVERTON ON THE WAY UP SHOW SHOOTING TO LEICESTER
February 9, 1952. The Liverpool Football Echo
Everton 2, Leicester nil
By Stork

Everton have done it again. For the third time in succession they have beaten one of the leaders and must now be considered well in the promotion race. They brought off another double when beating Leicester City, whose main fault was lack of finish. Neither side covered themselves with glory nor appeared promotion propositions, but it was a valuable win for Everton nevertheless. Everton; O’Neill, goal; Clinton and Lindsay, backs; Farrell (captain), Lindley, and Lello, half-backs; McNamara, Fielding, Hickson, Parker and Eglington, forwards. Leicester City; Anderson, goal; Lever, and Jackson, backs; Baldwin, Gillies, and King, half-backs; Grififths, Worthington, Hine, Rowley, and Dryburgh, forwards. Referee; Mr. H. Peacock (Scunthorpe). At the beginning of the match there was a simple but impressive ceremony to pay tribute to the late King George V1. The band of the Liverpool Police played “Abine With Me,” then the crowd stood bareheaded for a minute silence which was followed by God Save The Queen.” Everybody stood bareheaded, with the players referee and linesmen lined up on the half-way line. The players of course, were black armbands. This match was of paramount important to both clubs for Everton with a win could step up the ladder while Leicester, who were placed third prior to the game had a grand opportunity of consolidating their position. Everton had Parker back following his suspension and the City had Gillies their new centre half on duty.

Well researched. The plot thickens.
I wonder if Fox in Peace who comes on here might know anything.

 

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[alan ball]

 

[Joey66]

All great books - I have to be biased Ken is the cousin of my late father-in-law - they had the same Grandmother who was tragically killed - The top book is a great book -

 

[Joey66]

1977 a certain Andy Gray is thwarted in a boring 0-0 game with no extra time .....

 

[Joey66]