[Albion] Charlie Chase RIP

[AmexRuislip]

Charlie Chase, Albion's oldest surviving player has passed away at the age of 96.



He went on to play 19 times for the Albion before enlisting with the Royal Sussex Regiment in 1942, with whom he served in Egypt, Palestine and France.
He was wounded shortly after D Day in 1944, having volunteered for the Parachute Regiment, and was*subsequently invalided out of the Army in May 1945.
Charlie recovered sufficiently to sign professional forms with the Albion that December and went on to play six FA Cup games before*spells with Watford and Crystal Palace.
Having made 55 league appearances for the Eagles, he left the game prematurely in 1950 to run a tobacconist shop in Islingword Road and later became a groundsman at Brighton College, then Oxford University, before returning to Patcham following his retirement.

We pass on our sympathies to Charlie's family and friends at this sad time.


https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/1616133/charlie-chase

 

[Thunder Bolt]

An Albion player and a war veteran. Rest in peace Charlie, your watch is finished.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

 

[seagullwedgee]

Total respect, this legendary young chap was invalided out of the Army in May 1945, as a result of his D Day sustained injuries. And 7 months later he signed professional terms for BHA! Absolutely magical! RIP. And, thank you.

 

[portlock seagull]

Don’t make em like this anymore that’s for sure. What a great story and remarkable man. May he rest in peace.

 

[Hampden Park]

R.I.P.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

RIP Fella, and thank you.

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

What a remarkable story. RIP Charlie and thanks for all you did for us.

 

[Cadiz Seagull]

RIP Charlie. I wonder when he last watched the Albion? If he still lived in Patcham it might not have been that long ago.

 

[Charlies Shinpad]

RIP Charlie but I think my great uncle may be older and still surviving as far as I know
Goes by the name of Jack Vitty and played a few games for the Albion before falling out with the manager due to his drinking and love of women.

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[Glawstergull]

Godspeed sir may you Rest in Peace.
You seemed to have lived a full life.