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Sporting Years 1959

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on BBC Two England

Harry Carpenter looks at the sporting headlines and the more unusual stories of 1959. Billy Wright gained his 100th cap for England against
Scotland. Elton John's uncle, Roy Dwight , broke his leg after scoring a goal in the FA Cup final. Oxo won the Grand National. Both Wimbledon singles titles were won by South Americans. 1959 was the year the Ml opened; the hovercraft arrived; Harold Macmillan led the Tories to victory in the general election; and Mrs T was first elected to Parliament! Producer JEFF GODDARD

Contributors

Unknown:
Harry Carpenter
Stories Of:
Billy Wright
Unknown:
Roy Dwight
Unknown:
Harold MacMillan
Producer:
Jeff Goddard
Source: Radio Times

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