
fredkirkbytown
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Feb 10, 2009, 4:24 PM
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The oldest living Mansfield Town player, Tom Stimpson,passed away on sunday (Feb 8th) aged 101. Stanton Hill man, Stimpson, a school teacher by profession, joined Mansfield from Sutton Colliery FC in the 1929-30 season when Mansfield were playing in the Midland League. He was a wing half back and made 17 appearances for Mansfield Town. A service will be held at All Saints Church, Stanton Hill at 1.30 on Friday followed by cremation at Mansfield at 2.30.
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