South Yorkshire England
Pronounced locally Thrybur Old English Triberg
Main Photos Jonathan Dabbs
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THE NIGHTINGALE BROTHERS |
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ALBERT NIGHTINGALE |
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He was sold in 1951 for 12,000 pounds to Blackburn Rovers. The last club he played for was Leeds United who paid 10,000 pounds for Albert's talents in 1952. Albert reached his peak at Leeds scoring an impressive 48 goals in five years. Sadly Albert in 1957 suffered a knee injury in a game against Everton which was to bring an end to a career, that produced a tally of 87 goals. Now residing in Huddersfield Albert has fond memories of Thrybergh, and remembers handing out awards in a local Pub [ possibly The Fullerton Hotel. ]
Recently Albert although a pensioner donated 100 pounds to help out one of his old clubs Huddersfield Town, Albert was shocked to hear the club was having difficulties. Albert's donation was to prompt other ex stars to donate, and in a report by Mel Booth, of The Huddersfield Daily Examiner this is what was said. "It has all taken off since the magnificent gesture by Albert Nightingale, with some players acting on their own initiative to send donations following all the publicity in the Examiner".
Looking at a recent photo of Albert it was plain to see there is plenty of fire yet in his eyes, and learning more about Albert it is also plain to see why Albert is a true Sporting Legend.
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KEN NIGHTINGALE |
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Also played for Thrybergh St. Leonard's, who won the Rotherham charity cup 2 years running during the 1950's.
Like many sporting lads in the area once Football season was over he played cricket and played wicket keeper for Thrybergh park cricket club for many years.
He married Doreen Casterton, on the 4th of July 1947, and they produced 5 children, Dorothy, Reg, Billy, Sheila and Peter.
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James Ross, the story of St. Leonard's Cross, and other items on this
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Born on the10th Nov 1923, at Thrybergh, Albert
entered into a very successful career playing football as a Striker. From
1941 he played for Sheffield United, the photo opposite is of Albert during
his days at Sheffield. then moved in 1948 to Huddersfield Town.
Born on the 25th of June 1925, in Thrybergh. Ken played for Rotherham United
in the mid 1940's. In his career he also played for Frickley colliery in an
F.A cup game (year unknown).
