BS15_RED Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Sad news, Jack Boxley, the last surviving member of the 1954-55 Division Three South Championship winning team has passed away. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Rest In Peace Jack. As for the last surviving member, Alec Eisentrager is still with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted March 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Ah of course he is! It was my mate saying he was the last one that made me post that Jack was the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedUn Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 John Atyeo's best man, my heartfelt condolences to Jack's family. (NB - I did think Alec Eisentrager was still alive ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 A sad day for his family and for all City fans. He had two spells at City with a short stay at Coventry in between the them. A la Louis Carey? He was a valued member of the 1955 promotion team, never more so than the match in November at home to Watford. Keeper Tony Cook broke his arm very early in the game and veteran right back, Ivor Guy went in goal. For younger members, no subs in those far off days. It was a tight game and still at 0-0 with about 5 minutes to go, when Jack thundered one into the net at the Covered End with his famous left peg. His right was just for standing on? A team that was very similar to last season's had hung in there and grabbed a priceless two points. Later in life, I played skittles a few times against him and always bought him a pint from my Dad who said after the game "If I ever see Jack Boxley in a pub, I'll buy him a pint." RIP Jack and thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Sincere condolences to Jack's family and friends. He predated me but he was thought of warmly by those with whom I've spoken that had the pleasure of watching him play. Rest peacefully Jack. CTYD. From wiki ... Jack Boxley played locally for Stourbridge F.C.[2] Pat Beasley signed Boxley in October 1950 from Stourbridge Town for Bristol City for £2,000.[2] Jack Boxley made his debut in the Third Division South at outside left for Bristol City in a 2-1 win v Newport County on 14 October 1950.[3] He made 23apps scoring 2gls in his first season 1950-51 with the "Robins".[3] After creating numerous goalscoring opportunities for City forwards John Atyeo and Arnold Rodgers Jack Boxley and Jimmy Rogers left Ashton Gate together to join Coventry City in December 1956. Boxley helped Coventry City gain promotion in season 1958-59 from the newly formed Fourt Division as runners up on goal difference from York City. Boxley returned to Bristol City from Coventry City in August 1960. Boxley had the distinction of scoring Bristol City's first ever goal in the League Cup in October 1960 v Aldershot. Jack Boxley later played Western League football for Chippenham Town and Welton Rovers before playing for his final club Bath City in the Southerrn League. After retiring from football Jack Boxley remained close to Ashton Gate working as a car salesman at Winterstoke Garage, just around the corner from the ground, for 34 years before retirement in March 1995 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Rest easy Jack - that was one top team and an amazing season judging by the stats... Never forget our history....City then, City now, City forever.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS13 Robin Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 not quite old enough to have seen him play but he is a big part of our history RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blagdon Mike Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 This is sad news; Jack was approaching his 85th birthday. The 1954/55 season has been mentioned - when we won the Division 3(S) league. We were privileged last season to see our team repeat that achievement - 60 years later. We know how special last season was so this helps us appreciate the class of '54-55. Jack missed only three league matches that season, scoring 11 valuable goals - in the number 11 shirt. Jack was John Atyeo's best man at his wedding and remained a close friend. His insight into Atyeo's relationship with Bristol City is revealing. He thought that Atyeo was a true one Club man and would not have been able to settle at another Club. A statue of Atyeo will grace the entrance to the New Ashton Gate. Fittingly, in the last 24 hours we have signed off the clay version so that it will now go to the foundry. It will be good to read more appreciation of Jack from those who saw him play and perhaps outside thee game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpaul Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Too young to have seen him play, but I did buy my first car from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 RIP Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Used to play skittles with Jack and his wife Pat back in the 70's. Lovely bloke. RIP Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 RIP Jack. Incredible that there is only one member of that team left. I guess it shows the importance of regularly inviting ex players back to the Gate on a match day to allow fans to show their appreciation. I always enjoyed the programme features on what are they doing now as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KernowRed Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 RIP Jack, many memories of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Good memories from my childhood. RIP Jack from me and my late grandfather and father, both season ticket holders during Jack's playing career. City for 70 years and intending many a season more CTID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 A name my dad would mention many times....... didn't his son play for us as well? I went to school with his grandson Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Nice man. Played Skittles against him a few times at Long Ashton Royal British Legion. Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Very sorry to hear this news although it doesn't seem that Jack was very well at all and his passing was a relief for his family. So sad when such a part of our history passes away. RIP to a very popular man and condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Bit unfortunate that the website has not updated the URL for the story though http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/johnson-hails-perfect-day-3019229.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Just missed him playing, but friends speak well of him. RIP Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Jack was a friend of my late father, hopefully renewing that friendship in a better place. RIP Jack Boxley another BCFC legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Was privileged to see Jack play in the 50's although I was a whipper snapper then. Knew him at Winterstoke Garages as well as I lived on Winterstoke Road. RIP Jack. Thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grove park city Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 R.I.P Jack . Outside of my supporting days i know the history though true legend that will always be up their with the true City legends . Its great to hear so many tributes to a family man who was loved and respected by so many .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Only the Bristol Post could get it this wrong ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 12 minutes ago, redapple said: Only the Bristol Post could get it this wrong ... That is just simply appalling....happens too often... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 15 minutes ago, redapple said: Only the Bristol Post could get it this wrong ... Have they printed an apology? They'd probably get that wrong too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 awful, and lazy. I hope they put out an apology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Appallingly shocking reporting. Not surprising provincial newspapers are failing Bring back 'The World'; The Post was always second best in Bristol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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