It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death last night of Charles “Chuck” Drury after a long illness. Chuck made 160 appearances having joined the Albion in 1954 as an amateur, signing professional forms in 1955. Chuck made his debut versus Bolton Wanderers in 1958 becoming an established first teamer in season 1959/60. A hard tackling wing half, as they were known in those days, Chuck scored just the one goal but that was one that stuck in the memory as was it not only a superb one but it was against our Staffordshire neighbours Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Our sincere condolences go to his wife Sheila, sons Carl & Dean, grandchildren Scarlett, Polly, Ruby, Jemima, George and Maizie, great grandchildren Phoebe & Oscar. RIP Chuck.