Jeff Astle-The King Of The Hawthorns | AFC Finners | Football History Documentary

The Jeff Astle Foundation-www.thejeffastlefoundation.co.uk/
Jeff Astle spent 10 years at West Brom, and due to his 174 goals in 361 games, he earned the nickname, "The King". But sadly, Astle suffered greatly in his later life with Alzheimer's, which many attribute to his footballing career. but what he achieved during his time playing the game is the stuff of Baggies folklore.
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• Legend Days: Jeff Astle

[@colinastlewba1968]

Great player , he was my dad’s youngest brother
I am definitely proud that he was my uncle
A great video !!!

[@afcfinners]

It really means a lot when family members of people I do videos on see them so thanks so much for your kind words! I linked the video to Dawn when it came out as well so I believe she has seen it too

[@colinastlewba1968]

I’m sure she will have appreciated it too !!

[@johnjeffries2776]

My king love you bruv

[@mudflapmatt]

What a class act of a man and good to hear about the work his foundation does. Like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel everyone.

[@HenrikCOYG]

Great story!, (not the end😬)

[@afcfinners]

Thank you, important his story is retold to spread awareness of what happened to him and others

[@westbromwichalbion.ramzana5688]

West Brom

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Those heavy water soaked headed leathered balls, in 1950s/60s..…. constant concussion...