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Harry Barker (in his 80's)
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This story was relayed by Pete Barker the son of Harry Barker
Pete wrote: "as you will appreciate my Dad is in his 80's. And a lifelong Wigan fan."
I will now write his words verbatim;
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Going to school in Wigan in the 1930's was enjoyable although we had nothing, but as everybody we knew was in the same boat , we didn't bother.
One of the things we looked forward to was going to Central Park , on Saturday afternoon, when Wigan played at home.
We would then wait for JIM SULLIVAN who always had a pocket full of toffees which he used to dish out to us.
After that we would wait for what they called three quarter time, when the gates would be opened , and we could get on the ground for free, as we didn't have any money.
Harry Barker
Born 1923 - Wigan .
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All the best Quigs !
Pete Barker
Wigan,
(thank your Old Dad for us all Pete, Good on you Harry - Quigs)
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