RIP Alan Ball

Discussion in 'Philadelphia OT' started by Sundevil9, May 6, 2007.

  1. Sundevil9

    Sundevil9 Member

    Nov 23, 1999
    Reston, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #1 Sundevil9, May 6, 2007
    Alan Ball, former Philadelphia Fury player and player-coach passed away this week of a heart attack at 61.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6590715.stm


    To those of us who are 'old timers', and I guess at 36- I qualify, he'll be missed. My first 'favorite player' in the game, and a part of Philadelphia soccer history.
     
  2. Highbury

    Highbury Member

    May 13, 2006
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #2 Highbury, May 6, 2007
    Also an Arsenal player and member of the 1974 WC winning England side. Fantastic player.
     
  3. mdelrossi1

    mdelrossi1 Member

    Jul 29, 2005
    Center City Philly
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #3 mdelrossi1, May 6, 2007
    im nitpicking here but FYP :p
     
  4. Highbury

    Highbury Member

    May 13, 2006
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #4 Highbury, May 6, 2007
    Oh i'm embarassed.:cool:
     
  5. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
    Staff Member

    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #5 SoccerPrime, May 8, 2007
    PhillySoccer.com and its MySpace page will be showcasing a new Alan Ball graphic soon, courtesy of Mr. Dillon.
     
  6. Calcio69

    Calcio69 New Member

    Jan 25, 2007
    CHADDS FORD PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #6 Calcio69, May 9, 2007
    He played when I was working there! A good guy who held the midfield together during his brief tenure, and who seemed to play some of his best ball against the Cosmos.
     

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