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Wigan RLFC Challenge Cup Winners

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Tug of War
Tug of War
Photo: Bill Hart
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Jimmy Whittle - I think - was the manager of the Co-op in Orrell 1980's, pictured with Bill Hart and the RL Challenge Cup shortly after the famous 1985 Bret Kenny win v Hull. Shaun Edwards and Aussy Danny Campbell showed off the trophy at the Grey Horse in Coppull.
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Comment by: Cyril. on 15th April 2011 at 10:38

When I worked at the Co-op in Wigan town centre in the sixties Jimmy Whittle was the grocery manager there, he could well have transferred to the Orrell store at a later date.

Comment by: Geoff Hurst on 15th April 2011 at 19:48

Is that Sir Matt Busby at the back

Comment by: Dave Whittle on 15th April 2011 at 21:13

Jimmy,my dad has sadly died now, he lived in the first terraced house at the top of Gathurst rd,next to the bike shop,dad was a regular at the grey horse for as long as i can remember. dad loved everything about wigan,if it wasnt born,bred,made or played for wigan he would say it was rubbish,thanks for the photo Bill it made me cry.

Comment by: Evelyn on 15th April 2011 at 21:48

He was manager of the co-op in Fleet Street Pemberton

Comment by: Bill Hart on 16th April 2011 at 21:02

I have fond memories of your dad... He was wonderful company and such an amazing character too. His tales were so funny and original. Many was the time he had us all enthraled... and he ran a Ford Escort Mexico model too.

Comment by: Stey Fishwick on 17th April 2011 at 20:01

Bloody hell Wally,I always thowt you were browt up in Lr Ince,mind you, see yer dad,see you

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