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Player profiles out of the Wembley Match Day
Programme
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BILL
BROWN, Goalkeeper When Bill Brown isn't stopping goals
he's scoring them, as centre forward in Spurs' five-a-side matches!
A native of Arbroath, after a successful goalkeeping career in
schoolboy and junior soccer, he joined Dundee as a professional.
In February, 1956, Brown gained his first honour for Scotland
" B " against England " B," and two years later won
his first cap against France in the World Cup.
Spurs secured his transfer in June, 1959, since when he has proved
himself among the most consistent' keepers in Britain.
Height 5 ft. 10 in., weight II st. 10 Ib. |
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PETER
BAKER, Right Back Has moulded himself upon Alf
Ramsey, one of Britain's greatest-ever defenders, whom he succeeded in the
Spurs' side. Born at Hampstead, where he played his first soccer in
schools sides, Baker later made a reputation with Enfield Town, the
Athenian League side, and gained Youth honours.
Spurs signed him as a professional in 1952, and in every way has
since proved a notable successor to classical Ramsey. Height 5 ft. 9 in.,
weight 10 st. II Ib. |
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RON
HENRY, Left Back After Welsh international Mel
Hopkins broke his nose playing against Scotland in November, 1959, Henry
came in as deputy. Henry was a left-winger playing for the R.A's Woolwich
depot when a tiny gunner named Terry Dyson was posted to the unit. He
replaced Henry, who switched to left half, played extremely well, and
Dyson, considerably impressed, recommended him to Spurs, his own club.
Tottenham, after watching Henry, signed him as a professional, and
then developed him into a left back. Height 5 ft. 10 in., weight II st. 12
Ib. |
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DANNY
BLANCHFLOWER, Right Half (Capt.) A man of many
parts. Captain of Spurs and Northern Ireland, TV personality, newspaper
columnist, author, and a footballer of marked intelligence. Since his
mother taught him the game in his native Belfast, Danny entered English
soccer by way of Barnsley, via Glentoran, and he has given much to our
game. Spurs handed over a
cheque for £30,000 when they secured him from Aston Villa in 1954. It has
proved to be one of their most astute investments. Blanchflower, with over 40 caps Ireland's- most honoured
soccennan, is a fine successor as Tottenham captain to such outstanding
skippers as Arthur Grimsdell, Bill Felton, Arthur Rowe, Ronnie Burgess,
and Alf Ramsey. Height 5 ft. 9 in., weight II st. |
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MAURICE
NORMAN, Centre Half Worked on a farm at Mulbarton,
Norfolk, before becoming a professional with Norwich City. At centre half,
Norman emerged as a dominating figure and Spurs spent around £20,000 to
secure his transfer in 1955. For some time Norman played at right back,
was honoured in this position by the England Under-23 XI, but proved
himself an even better defender when switched to centre half-back.
Height 6 ft. I in., weight 12 st. II Ib. |
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DAVID
MACKAY, Left Half One of the greatest
personalities and characters in modern football and a dedicated soccerman
who has won most honours. Made first appearance at Wembley as a substitute
for Scottish Schools against English Schools wearing a pair of secondhand
boots costing only 7s 6d! Has since established himself in the Scottish
team. Cost Spurs £30,000 when secured from Hearts in March, 1959,
after winning Scottish caps and a league and cup medal. Honoured by the
Football League, and chosen by Continental experts as one of the great
half-backs of the day. Goes
to bed early and usually puts in an extra afternoon training session at
Tottenham. Born Edinburgh.
Height 5 ft. 8 in., weight 10 st. 8 Ib. |
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CLIFF
JONES, Outside Right Spurs paid Swansea £35,000
for the transfer of Jones in February, 1958, and this remains the record
fee for a winger. Joined
Swansea from school in 1954, after winning honours as a boy.
Prefers to play on the left wing but " obliged " his club
by switching to the right where this season he has met with even greater
success. With 30 Welsh caps
to his credit, Jones now rates as Britain's Number One wingman. Height 5
ft. 7 in., weight 10 st. 7 Ib. |
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JOHN
WHITE, Inside Right
Another Scottish international, and born at Musselburgh White was
secured from Falkirk in October 1959
At the time he was serving in the Army and although shining as a
basketball player and cross-country runner, felt the need for full-time
training and did not hold a regular League place until he was demobbed.
Known as " The Ghost " because of his ability to flit into the
open spaces. White is now established as one of Britain's leading inside
forwards. Height 5 ft. 8 in.,
weight 10 st. 7 Ib. |
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BOBBY
SMITH, Centre Forward England's leader, and one
of the most consistent goalscorers in the game, Bobby Smith is a
Yorkshireman, from Lingdale whom Chelsea developed from a ground-staff boy
into a top-class centre forward by way of their Youth XI.
Spurs paid £20,000 for Smith's transfer in December, 1955, and
since then he's scored over 100 goals for the club and this season has
established himself in the England side. A keen gardener. Height 5
ft. 9 in., weight 12 st. II Ib. |
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LESLIE
ALLEN, Inside Left Yet another product of the
Chelsea Youth XI to meet with success at Tottenham. Allen, formerly an
apprentice body-builder at his native Dagenham, in Essex, was considered
one of the most promising centre forwards in Britain when Chelsea
transferred him to " Spurland " in December, 1958.
Tried at inside left, he at once proved most successful and was
recently chosen for the England Under-23 XI. Height 5 ft. 9 in., weight II
st. |
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TERRY
DYSON, Outside Left among the smallest and
lightest footballers ever to appear at Wembley, Dyson certainly possesses
one of the biggest hearts. Son of the famous jockey, he was born at Malton
and played for Scarborough where Spurs first noted his ability.
Later made considerable progress while serving in the Army at
Woolwich. When Cliff Jones
was injured, Dyson met with so much success as deputy that he retained his
place when the Welsh star, fit again resumed on the right wing.
Height 5 ft. 3 in., weight 9 st. 8 Ib. |
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