Palace's forgotten goalkeeper
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 auk  12 Apr 13 11.45am |
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The book about him suggests that it was brought about by his grief at the death (from polio) of his girlfriend. But is that the whole story? Did he have a bust-up with the club that was subsequently covered up? Why was there no mention of him - let alone a tribute - in the club programme in the match after his death? Palace's manager at the time was John Tresarden (who played for West Ham in the famous "white horse" Cup Final at Wembley. What, if anything, did he know about the events leading up to the fateful incident? It seems odd that none of the players gave evidence at the inquest, even though some of them must have been with Callender in his last moments.
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| Bin Liner London , Southfields 12 Apr 13 11.54am |
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tragic tale
Portillo's teeth removed to boost pound Boy roasts himself in sacrifice to Chris Kelly |
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| Hoof Hearted 12 Apr 13 6.00pm | |
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What was his name again?...... I've got a mind like a sieve.
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| Joe Bloggs Nr Norwich 12 Apr 13 6.46pm |
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He apparently was a top rated keeper and used to spend a lot of his free time in Thornton Heath rec. All I can do is suggest that a different view and attitude existed towards suicide in those days and may explain why reference was not made to his death.
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| auk 14 Apr 13 1.38pm |
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There is no reference on the headstone to indicate that he had been a professional footballer who had given illustrious service to Crystal Palace FC for many years. There is no material about him in Prudhoe Library. The staff there had never heard of him.
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Attachment: Bubbs  Edinburgh 16 Apr 13 6.12pm |
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I think this is Billy
'Better stop dreaming of the quiet life 'cos it's the one we'll never know' |
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| barracuda east sussex 23 Apr 13 8.46am |
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yes, i've been supporting palace since 1969 and i've only just found him out. over 200 appearences a great favorite with the fans and a great keeper. took his own life in one of the stands at selhurst park. [Link]
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| Phelpsie Kenley 23 Apr 13 9.08am |
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Must have been the Main Stand. It was the only stand until 1969.
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| Guntrisoft Beckenham, Kent 23 Apr 13 10.03am |
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Here is his stats on the Player database
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