Hatters’ Heritage

⏪OTD 1987

Peter Nicholas jumps for joy after scoring Town's 1st goal in the 2-1 win over West Ham United.

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Jackie Mittell was born OTD in 1906.

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Happy Birthday to Sean Farrell, who is 56 today!

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Alec Glover was born OTD in 1922.

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An early Luton great, Jimmy Blessington, was born OTD in 1874.

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Portsmouth at home offers an excuse to show one of the best photographs on Hatters' Heritage.

Molly Miles et al, pictured at the FA Cup tie in 1951.

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Robert 'Bob' Gray was born OTD in 1872.

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Happy Birthday to Jonny Vilstrup, who is 58 today!

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Happy Birthday to Juergen Sommer, who is 56 today!

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Happy Birthday to Kirk 'Basher' Stephens, who is 70 today!

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A host of Town legends, including Syd Owen, Bob Morton and Ron Baynham, photographed at the 1985 Centenary game.

⏪OTD 1957

Allan Brown made his debut in the 2-1 win at Leeds, one of his 175 appearances for Town - which included the 1959 FA Cup Final - while as manager he'd lead Town to the 4th Division title in 1968. Allan passed away in 2011.

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⏪OTD 1994

A famous night at Kenilworth Road as Keegan's high flying Newcastle are beaten 2-0 in the FA Cup with goals from John Hartson and Scott Oakes.

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⏪OTD 2019

James Justin became only the 15th Luton-born player to reach 100 competitive appearance for the Hatters as Wycombe were beaten 3-0.

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Andy King with Wendy Gryzkowska, and hard at work at his desk, during Andy's time in the club's commercial department.

Luton Town Supporters Club 1914/1915

Friday night is music night 🎵

🙋‍♂️We're always on the search for volunteers.

In particular, we're looking for help with:

💻Basic web upload tasks (Videos, Photos)
✏️Writing short match summaries or player biographies.

Please DM if interested, or contact us through the website;
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Dunstable's Fred White was born OTD in 1880.

A terrier of a player, he would form part of a famed half-back line with Bob and Fred Hawkes, appearing 304 times until his retirment in 1909.

All players born OTD:
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Walsh, Horton, Moss and Kellock get themselves in a tangle.

1982/83.

Webb Bros. Football Series card for Town's record appearance holder Fred Hawkes.

"Is a home product and one of whom all Luton supporters are proud."

1911/1912.

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The closest we can come up with is this 3-0 win in April 1975 when Keith Weller scored a 25 yard own goal past Mark Wallington.

John Aston played in the game but didn't score, and his other appearance against Leicester was a 4-0 loss.

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With one more new face this campaign, a new record will be set for most players used in a league season.

The current record is 35, set in 2008/2009 and 2011/2012, and equalled on Saturday at Hillsborough with the appearances of Alli, Aasgaard, Bowler and Naismith.

You're right. June 1976.

Alan West, and some Brazilian footballer, during a press conference to promote the NASL. 1973.

Men at Work 👷‍♂️

We have an article about the end of the 01/02 season if it's of interest:

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That's a brilliant, and pretty depressing, point!

Bruno the Kid 🤠

⏪OTD 2002

Steve Howard and Ahmet Brkovic celebrate after Town beat Plymouth 2-0 in a top of the table clash.

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