Tribute To Stan

THE GREATEST

Cup-winner Stan
Still playing on at thirty-eight,
Inch perfect crosses on a plate;
With shimmy,side-step and dazzle
He left the full back in a frazzle;
An aging hero with twinkling skills,
A pro sans modern day frills.

Stan = Stan Mathews of Forties football(soccer) fame

Brian Strand | Year Posted 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Gauthier Avatar
September 6, 2021 at 11:11 AM
Any man still playing pro football at 38 is deserving of a tribute for sure !
Strand Avatar
September 6, 2021 at 2:29 PM
In fact he played on until his mid forties Like ne
Kaufman Avatar
September 5, 2021 at 7:49 AM
the description is great. a wonderful tribute Brian. Nancy
Strand Avatar
September 6, 2021 at 12:21 AM
Yes Nacy..one of a kind..in his day
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