Mementos Memorabilia

Duncan’s Big Anniversary

Dudley will pay tribute to its favourite son this April in honour of Duncan Edwards record breaking England debut.

A special dinner will be held in Duncan’s hometown of Dudley in the spring to mark 70 years since the United Legend made his England debut.

The game played at Wembley on Saturday April 2nd 1955 saw a 7-2 victory against home nation rivals Scotland.

At 18 years and 183 days old Edwards was at the time the youngest England debutant a record finally broken in 1998 by Michael Owen.

The dinner will be hosted by Duncan Edwards United an organisation dedicated to the development of the legacy and the heritage of Duncan Edwards, that aims to actively encourage diversity in grassroots football and assist former players no longer able to fully support themselves.

Details of the dinner with guests Bryan Robson and Alex Stepney.can be seen in the supporting picture.

If you are interested in attending ticket information is available at Duncanedwardsunited.com.
or via Jim Cadman on 07971624627.