[BaggieMan]

I've never lived anywhere even near to West Bromwich but my father and grandfather were born and raised there. My earliest memory of West Brom was being lifted over the turnstiles by my father and his brother into the East Stand. I reckon it was early 1950's as the likes of Ronnie Alle and Ray Barlow were playing.

I must have been about 5 or 6 and have no recollection whatsoever of the game or who played but it must have got into my blood as here I am now, over 60 years later, still hooked and an avid fan.

Went to Wembley when we lost to QPR after 'Chippy' Clark put us two up by halftime and watched us win the FA cup in 1968 thanks to the King.

I suppose when old Baggieman goes to the 'Shrine in the Sky' the 120 plus years family connection with West Brom will end. Sad really.