This Easter Bank Holiday Monday will be 54 years to the day in 1963 that my Father took me to see the Rams for the first time at the BBG, and my memories have not diminished from that first time.
We played Middlesborough and we stood in the Osmaston End paddock, next to the players tunnel and behind the small wooden dugout. I can't remember the attendance or all who scored, however, I do remember that Derby were losing 3-1 with 5 minutes remaining but we scored twice in those final minutes to draw 3-3.
I have so many memories of following the Rams, home and away, as well as many anecdotes of glories and failures, and despite being pilloried by other club's supporters when I was based overseas, it will always be that first experience which set me on a path of following Derby County football Club.
15th April 1963
Geoff Barrowcliffe and Ray Swallow scored the 2 late goals, the first being scored by Barry Hutchinson.
Attendance was 13,253.
Of course I had to look it up......Derby County A Complete Record 1884-1988 Gerald Mortimer.
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15th April 1963
Geoff Barrowcliffe and Ray Swallow scored the 2 late goals, the first being scored by Barry Hutchinson.
Attendance was 13,253.
Of course I had to look it up......Derby County A Complete Record 1884-1988 Gerald Mortimer.