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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

⏪OTD 1987 Peter Nicholas jumps for joy after scoring Town's 1st goal in the 2-1 win over West Ham United. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Jackie Mittell was born OTD in 1906. hattersheritage.co.uk/players/jack...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Happy Birthday to Sean Farrell, who is 56 today! hattersheritage.co.uk/players/sean...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Alec Glover was born OTD in 1922. hattersheritage.co.uk/players/alec...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

An early Luton great, Jimmy Blessington, was born OTD in 1874. hattersheritage.co.uk/players/jimm...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Portsmouth at home offers an excuse to show one of the best photographs on Hatters' Heritage. Molly Miles et al, pictured at the FA Cup tie in 1951. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Robert 'Bob' Gray was born OTD in 1872. hattersheritage.co.uk/players/bob-...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Happy Birthday to Jonny Vilstrup, who is 58 today! hattersheritage.co.uk/players/jonn...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Happy Birthday to Juergen Sommer, who is 56 today! hattersheritage.co.uk/players/juer...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Happy Birthday to Kirk 'Basher' Stephens, who is 70 today! hattersheritage.co.uk/players/kirk...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

A host of Town legends, including Syd Owen, Bob Morton and Ron Baynham, photographed at the 1985 Centenary game.

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

⏪OTD 1957 Allan Brown made his debut in the 2-1 win at Leeds, one of his 175 appearances for Town - which included the 1959 FA Cup Final - while as manager he'd lead Town to the 4th Division title in 1968. Allan passed away in 2011. hattersheritage.co.uk/players/alla...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

⏪OTD 1994 A famous night at Kenilworth Road as Keegan's high flying Newcastle are beaten 2-0 in the FA Cup with goals from John Hartson and Scott Oakes. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

⏪OTD 2019 James Justin became only the 15th Luton-born player to reach 100 competitive appearance for the Hatters as Wycombe were beaten 3-0. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Andy King with Wendy Gryzkowska, and hard at work at his desk, during Andy's time in the club's commercial department.

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🙋‍♂️We're always on the search for volunteers. In particular, we're looking for help with: 💻Basic web upload tasks (Videos, Photos) ✏️Writing short match summaries or player biographies. Please DM if interested, or contact us through the website; hattersheritage.co.uk/contact

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Dunstable's Fred White was born OTD in 1880. A terrier of a player, he would form part of a famed half-back line with Bob and Fred Hawkes, appearing 304 times until his retirment in 1909. All players born OTD: hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Walsh, Horton, Moss and Kellock get themselves in a tangle. 1982/83.

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Webb Bros. Football Series card for Town's record appearance holder Fred Hawkes. "Is a home product and one of whom all Luton supporters are proud." 1911/1912. hattersheritage.co.uk/players/fred...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

With one more new face this campaign, a new record will be set for most players used in a league season. The current record is 35, set in 2008/2009 and 2011/2012, and equalled on Saturday at Hillsborough with the appearances of Alli, Aasgaard, Bowler and Naismith.

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Alan West, and some Brazilian footballer, during a press conference to promote the NASL. 1973.

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

⏪OTD 2002 Steve Howard and Ahmet Brkovic celebrate after Town beat Plymouth 2-0 in a top of the table clash. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Happy Birthday to Stephen O'Leary, who is 38 today! Apps: 56 Goals: 3 hattersheritage.co.uk/players/step...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Happy Birthday to Liam George, who is 46 today! Apps: 124 Goals: 25 hattersheritage.co.uk/players/liam...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

4 Luton Legends, 1,887 appearances (and a great kit). Mal Donaghy, Ricky Hill and Brian Stein at David Preece’s testimonial vs Man United.

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Most Appearances: ⚪️Luton vs 🔵Sheffield Wednesday Danny Wilson, Izzy Brown and Hugh McJarrow are the only players to appear for both sides in matches between the two.

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

A legendary figure in the club's history - Herbert Moody - made his Luton debut OTD in 1902 during a 1-0 win over Millwall. Bert, born in Luton, is one of only six players to score 100 or more competitive goals for the Hatters (266 apps, 106 goals). hattersheritage.co.uk/players/herb...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Today is the 2nd time Town have visited Hillsborough on the 1st of Feb. In 1992 Scott Oakes scored his first goal for Luton in a topsy turvy 1st Division game that saw Sheffield Wednesday eventually run out 3-2 winners. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/shef...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Happy Birthday to Gary Doherty, who is 45 today! Apps: 83 Goals: 15 hattersheritage.co.uk/players/gary...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

⏪OTD 1920 A then-record crowd of 12,640 are at Kenilworth Road but see Luton lose 2-0 to Liverpool in the FA Cup 2nd Round. "Supporters counted upon Liverpool being handicapped by the compactness of the ground" Some things never change! hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Eddie Parris was born OTD in 1911. The picture on the left shows Eddie in action against Northampton in March 1937, the game in which he became Luton's first black player. He passed away in 1971. hattersheritage.co.uk/players/eddi...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

From Roger Wash and all of us at Hatters’ Heritage, we wish every Luton Town fan well over the Christmas period and the New Year! 🎄 To round up 2024, Watch this video with 139 years of memories 🧡 www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYJV...

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Merry Christmas And Happy New Year From Hatters' Heritage

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Then (circa after 1933) and Now shot, looking from Mill Street towards the Timber Yard on New Bedford Road that belonged to Luton's first chairman Harry Arnold. Arnold also served as treasurer and president during his 54 year service to the club. Profile: hattersheritage.co.uk/directors-an...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Norwich will today become only the 10th side Luton have played in 100 competitive fixtures. They join QPR, Millwall, Watford, Bristol R, Brentford, Southampton, Swindon, Plymouth and Reading. Luton have won 35 and drawn 26 of the meetings.

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

We've launched a new section for non-players on the Hatters' Heritage website. It can be found here: hattersheritage.co.uk/directors-an... It's a work in progress - Managers and Chairman added so far. More people, information photos and articles to follow in the months to come.

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

We've launched our newest website feature - a statistics page showing a full list of player appearance, substitute and goal tallies dating back to 1885 It can be reached via the Statistics option in the top menu. hattersheritage.co.uk/statistics

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Who are the most prolific players to have played for Luton Town? Check out Part 1 for a list of 20 players who were almost the most prolific Luton players 🔗 - hattersheritage.co.uk/longer-reads/Goal-Machines-The-most-prolific-strikers-in-Luton-Town-history-1 #LTFC #COYH @lutontown.bsky.social

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

⏪OTD 1993 There's a hat-trick for Kerry Dixon in the 6-2 win over Stoke City. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

⏪70 Years Ago Today Jimmy Adam is about to score Town's 4th goal in the 7-3 win over Blackburn Rovers. Gordon Turner bags a hat-trick, naturally. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Happy Birthday to Scott Griffiths, who is 39 today! Apps: 115 Goals: 3 Bio: hattersheritage.co.uk/players/scot...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Happy Birthday to Matt Taylor, who is 43 today! Apps: 146 Goals: 17 Bio: hattersheritage.co.uk/players/matt...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

⏪1 Year Ago Today A first home win in the top flight since 1992 as Crystal Palace are beaten 2-1. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

⏪OTD 2017 It's all smiles as the players celebrate a 2-1 win at Crewe, with goals in either half from Danny Hylton and Luke Berry. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/crew...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

⏪OTD 1969 In a match interrupted by four floodlight failures and played at times in a snowstorm, Malcolm Macdonald fires home the only goal in a win over his former side Fulham. hattersheritage.co.uk/matches/luto...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Happy Birthday to Fred Onyedinma, who is 28 today! Apps: 60 Goals: 3 Bio: hattersheritage.co.uk/players/fred...

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Hatters’ Heritage @hattersheritage.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

⏪5 Years Ago Today James Collins nods in the equaliser against Leeds at Kenilworth Road. Town are unlucky to lose it 2-1 to a late own goal.

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