Sad News,sorry if you new bout it

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    oldtimer1928 New Member

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    Last Sunday,
    DON LEESON,passed away
    RIP DON,thanks for playing for barnsley
     
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    DON LEESON played in goal for Barnsley nt
     
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    Made his debut at home to Rotherham United on Boxing Day 1956 (1-1). Played in eight of the ten matches in the great cup run to the Sixth Round (Leicester City) of 1960-61 (Clarrie Williams played the other two). Born 25th August 1935 in Askern near Doncaster, signing from Askern Main Colliery. Played 1956-1960. Played 97 league games, ten FA Cup games and two League Cup games for the Reds. He was only 25 when he played his last. I have no record of why he finished, nor where he went afterwards. Dependable keeper with a place in the Reds history books, for sure. RIP, Don! Condolences to family. He is well-remembered here.
     
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    WELL THANKS tHOMASat last a response,
    he left Barnsley to play for the Police team at Grimsby
    he was a good friend of mine these last few years
    thanks very much
     
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    Re: Sad News,sorry if you new bout it nt
     
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    Remember him well. RIP
     
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    Gosh! In that case, condolences to you to!

    If you are still in contact with the family, take my earlier message on behalf of all Reds fans who remember Don.
     
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    Sad news indeed - Don was regular keeper when I started watching the Reds, and never let the side down. May he Rest in Peace.
     
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    thanks Shy, i will let the family Know
    that Don has great Respect from the Fams
     
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