Announced on the club website about the sad passing of John Mortimer.
https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2021/01/26/john-mortimore-1934-2021
I never saw him play as he was just leaving as I discovered our club. He came through just after our 1st title win under Ted Drake until leaving under Tommy Doc's reign in 1965.
RIP John Mortimer
posted on 27/1/21
RIP John I met him a few times in later years,he was a true gentleman ,an honour to have met him.
posted on 27/1/21
I'm a little embarrassed to say i'm not aware of this gentleman...I probably should be
posted on 27/1/21
comment by HarlequinHebdo (U16981)
posted 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
RIP JohnI met him a few times in later years,he was a true gentleman ,an honour to have met him.
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I think he was running a pub in Lincolnshire until recently harle!
posted on 27/1/21
He was a terrific centre-half - upright, tall and brave - could play a bit too. Elder statesman to all the kids coming through under Tommy Doc.
Great servant. RIP Percy
posted on 27/1/21
comment by bloomike (U7734)
posted 46 minutes ago
He was a terrific centre-half - upright, tall and brave - could play a bit too. Elder statesman to all the kids coming through under Tommy Doc.
Great servant. RIP Percy
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I imagine you must have seen him a few times bloo?
posted on 27/1/21
I ,met him a few times in Woking when I was a boy, and also Southampton when I was studying there in the seventies Brum.
I also met his brother Charlie as well. who was a good footballer.
posted on 27/1/21
Very many times Brummie. John was a character and a leader. Great memories!!