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Rushden Crusaders
St Mary's Football Team
Rushden Crusaders were founded in 1945, and played friendly games only, and home
games were played at St Mary’s Institute Field (behind the Rectory), off Robinson Road.

In 1950 they joined with Rushden Amateurs, formerly the Intermediate Old Boys.


Rushden Crusaders 1951
Rushden Crusaders 1950-51
Over 18's "Crusaders" at the back & under 18's in front
From left: Back row: Peter Lilley, Ken Brawn, Les King, Jim Hill, Ron Pettitt, John Martin.
Second row: Mat Chambers, Derek Loakes, Canon Green, Fred Croot, Don King, Ron Chettle,
Philip Childs, Barrie Collins, Brian Neville, Albert Knight, J. Ager, Ralph Jolly.
Third row: ?, David Ballard, David James, Ron Holmes, "China" Holmes, Brian Tew, John Boddington,
Derek Elsigood, Sid Hart, Brian Norman.



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