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On this day in football history

1927 Charles Keetley signed professional forms for Leeds United. A useful centre forward, he had almost eight seasons at Elland Road and was in the teams which gained promotion in 1929 and 1932. He scored 108 goals in 159 League matches and joined Bradford City in 1934 and Reading a year later. He was not the same force with either of these clubs and when he left the League scene in 1936 he had appeared in another 31 games but only added 7 goals to his total.

1952 1952 Ron Flowers signed professional forms for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Made his League debut in September 1952 and became an elegant wing half. Won 3 League championship medals, 1954, 1958 and l959, and a Cup winners' medal in 1960. To the end of season 1965-66 he had appeared in 467 League games for Wolves and scored 33 goals. In September 1967 he moved to Northampton Town where he added a further 62 League games to his total and 4 goals. FA and European cup appearances brings his total of first team matches to almost 600. Had played in 49 internationals for England between 1955 and 1966 including the World Cup finals of 1958 and 1962. Was a member of the 1966 squad but did not play in any of the matches.

1960 Colin Grainger, former England outside left, transferred from Sunderland to Leeds United. Made League debut with Wrexham when 17 and signed for Sheffield United during the 1953 close season and it was at Bramall Lane that he made his name and won 6 England caps. Moved to Sunderland in February 1957 and played in his last international, against Scotland, three months later. Spent only one season with Leeds before being transferred to Port Vale and moved on to Doncaster Rovers in 1965. Left League football at the end of 1965-66 with a career record of 350 League games and 56 goals. At one time appeared on the stage as a crooner.