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IN MEMORY OF...

...THOSE TOWN SERVANTS WHO DIED ON THIS DAY

May 15

2001
Aged 75

Jimmy LEE
Full-back Jimmy came to Swindon in 1956, almost 12 years after first signing a pro contract at Molineux. He conceded an own goal 12 minutes into his debut as Town lost 3-7 at Shrewsbury !

1971
Aged 60

Tommy WEALE
The younger of two brothers, both wingers, Tommy made just two appearances for Town in 1930 - both ending in 4-1 defeats. He later moved to Coventry, where he worked as a clerk for a telecommunications company.

1945
Aged 83

Fred WILTSHIRE
Fred was club trainer for almost thirty years from 1903. He retired in 1933 after two years as groundsman. Fred first worked for the club as a gateman at The Croft ground.

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