JeffNZ
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Jimmy Morgan
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Post by JeffNZ on Jan 13, 2023 7:31:46 GMT
I've just been watching the Repair Shop here in NZ and a Bristol man was getting his Grandfather's boxing kit bag repaired. The back story was his Grandad lost his arm in an accident ending his boxing career so he took up coach driving. Yes, coach driving with one arm pre power steering days.
I have a sketchy memory of going on a Rovers away match with Len's coaches and having a one armed driver.
Anyone else recall such a thing?
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Post by toteend3 on Jan 13, 2023 7:38:57 GMT
I've just been watching the Repair Shop here in NZ and a Bristol man was getting his Grandfather's boxing kit bag repaired. The back story was his Grandad lost his arm in an accident ending his boxing career so he took up coach driving. Yes, coach driving with one arm pre power steering days. I have a sketchy memory of going on a Rovers away match with Len's coaches and having a one armed driver. Anyone else recall such a thing? No, but I remember a lot of fellows who were legless! |
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Jan 13, 2023 9:28:45 GMT
 Referee Alf Bond had only one arm.Ran out at Eastville with the ball under his stump. |
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Post by toteend3 on Jan 13, 2023 10:11:52 GMT
Referee Alf Bond had only one arm.Ran out at Eastville with the ball under his stump. Humm, I also have noticed quite a few blind referees over the years! |
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bloogas
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Post by bloogas on Jan 13, 2023 10:19:20 GMT
Len Munden.
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Post by The Concept on Jan 13, 2023 11:08:07 GMT
Len Dussanand.
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trymer
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Post by trymer on Jan 13, 2023 14:55:56 GMT
Thats who I thought of,someone told me that he had been a Para and lost his arm from wounds at Arnhem,I dont know if thats true. I remember seeing him driving coaches,I think he drove for Crown and then had his own firm. |
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Jan 13, 2023 15:00:29 GMT
 Alfred "Alf" Bond (died 1 July 1986)[1] was an English football referee who was the referee in the 1956 FA Cup Final. Bond was born in Silvertown, Essex.[2] He was a former right-half for Danes Athletic in the South-West District League — of which he was Vice-President. Bond lost his right arm at the age of 19 when working in a rubber factory. He learned to write and perform other tasks with his left hand. He tried to resume playing but found that his "balance had gone" so he decided to take up refereeing instead.[3] Promotion came via the Corinthian League, the Football Combination and the Southern League. |
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bluetornados
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Post by bluetornados on Jan 13, 2023 15:11:45 GMT
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bloogas
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Post by bloogas on Jan 13, 2023 16:04:15 GMT
Thats who I thought of,someone told me that he had been a Para and lost his arm from wounds at Arnhem,I dont know if thats true. I remember seeing him driving coaches,I think he drove for Crown and then had his own firm. I remember Len Munden coaches. Wasn't he also a boxing promoter? |
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Post by swissgas on Jan 13, 2023 16:30:28 GMT
Thats who I thought of,someone told me that he had been a Para and lost his arm from wounds at Arnhem,I dont know if thats true. I remember seeing him driving coaches,I think he drove for Crown and then had his own firm. I remember Len Munden coaches. Wasn't he also a boxing promoter? My Dad and Uncle were supporters of Len Munden's boxing promotions at the Colston Hall in the 1960's. There must have been many hundreds there but I can remember them saying how Len always came around and chatted to them and made everyone feel welcome. Dad was a friend of Jack Bodell a pro boxer from South Derbyshire who was British Heavyweight Champion for a time. He fought 4 and won 4 at the Colston Hall and also beat much more fancied boxers like Billy Walker, Johnny Prescott, Brian London and Joe Bugner but couldn't overcome Henry Cooper. |
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Post by george on Jan 14, 2023 11:54:41 GMT
I remember Len Munden coaches. Wasn't he also a boxing promoter? My Dad and Uncle were supporters of Len Munden's boxing promotions at the Colston Hall in the 1960's. There must have been many hundreds there but I can remember them saying how Len always came around and chatted to them and made everyone feel welcome. Dad was a friend of Jack Bodell a pro boxer from South Derbyshire who was British Heavyweight Champion for a time. He fought 4 and won 4 at the Colston Hall and also beat much more fancied boxers like Billy Walker, Johnny Prescott, Brian London and Joe Bugner but couldn't overcome Henry Cooper. Yes -- He actually came from Swadlincote. |
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kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on Jan 14, 2023 12:47:08 GMT
I remember Len Munden coaches. Wasn't he also a boxing promoter? My Dad and Uncle were supporters of Len Munden's boxing promotions at the Colston Hall in the 1960's. There must have been many hundreds there but I can remember them saying how Len always came around and chatted to them and made everyone feel welcome. Dad was a friend of Jack Bodell a pro boxer from South Derbyshire who was British Heavyweight Champion for a time. He fought 4 and won 4 at the Colston Hall and also beat much more fancied boxers like Billy Walker, Johnny Prescott, Brian London and Joe Bugner but couldn't overcome Henry Cooper. Did you ever see the Bristol bomber, Gary Chippendale ? Did a bit of door work with Gary, real character and could really did, even if punchy drunk. Always eating peanuts on the door |
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Post by padstow on Jan 14, 2023 14:32:50 GMT
Thats who I thought of,someone told me that he had been a Para and lost his arm from wounds at Arnhem,I dont know if thats true. I remember seeing him driving coaches,I think he drove for Crown and then had his own firm. Went to Cotham grammar school from 54 to 59 ish with his son Andy who was a great rugby player and a genuine nice person.wonder if he is still with u |
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padstow
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Post by padstow on Jan 14, 2023 14:34:45 GMT
Thats who I thought of,someone told me that he had been a Para and lost his arm from wounds at Arnhem,I dont know if thats true. I remember seeing him driving coaches,I think he drove for Crown and then had his own firm. Went to Cotham grammar school from 54 to 59 ish with his son Andy who was a great rugby player and a genuine nice person.wonder if he is still with u Missed the s off end of us |
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Post by stroudblue on Jan 16, 2023 8:56:50 GMT
His son Andy Munden taught rugby at my school.
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