Players from the 1950s still living

[The Red Baron]

On Monday SM and I were interviewed by a TV producer who is putting together a documentary about Charlie Williams.

She has asked me if any of Charlie's contemporaries at DRFC are still alive. Obviously Harry Gregg, who was a close friend of Charlie is still living and I think I have found a way she could get in touch with him.

I wondered if anyone was aware of players from the 50s who were still alive and would be willing and able to talk to her about their memories of Charlie? I have a feeling Brian Makepeace and Reece Nicholson are still alive, for example.

Any help gratefully received. Please feel free to send a PM if you prefer.

[IDM]

I have no idea at all, but your post reminded me of the respect shown to Charlie at Belle Vue when he passed - this was one of my first experiences of a minute's applause instead of silence, which I found very moving and highly appropriate.

Good luck with the project - this is something I would love to see!

[Draytonian III]

Isn't Brian Makepeace , Paul Ravens father in law  ?

[Bessie Red]

Isn't Brian Makepeace , Paul Ravens father in law  ?

Yes he is.

[Chris Black come back]

JR seemed to be behind the testimonial type event for Makepeace when we left Belle Vue ten years ago (TEN YEARS!) so he might be good place to start - if we are allowed to mention his name on here anymore.

[The Red Baron]

Just wanted to give this a bump. Any ideas welcome.

I have been contacted about Reece Nicholson, by the way.

[RedJ]

JR seemed to be behind the testimonial type event for Makepeace when we left Belle Vue ten years ago (TEN YEARS!) so he might be good place to start - if we are allowed to mention his name on here anymore.

We are but you're not.