Duncan Edwards Tribute

by The Duncan Edwards 60th Anniversary Tribute in Stourbridge, England, United Kingdom

Duncan Edwards Tribute
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Help us build a living legacy for Duncan Edwards - the greatest Busby Babe on the 6oth anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster

by The Duncan Edwards 60th Anniversary Tribute in Stourbridge, England, United Kingdom

KEEP THE LEGEND OF DUNCAN ALIVE 

"Duncan Edwards was a colossus. He was my best friend and the greatest footballer in the world" - Sir Bobby Charlton

Duncan Edwards was the James Dean of football - cut down in his prime when at the top of his game.

On the 60th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, we're creating a unique tribute to one of Manchester United's greatest ever stars in his home town of Dudley.

We need your support to tell his story from his Black Country roots to winning league titles and England caps at every level.

Our tribute will consist of: 

  • Exhibition - memorabilia and rare photos
  • Educational project - created in conjunction with Duncan's old school, Priory Primary 
  • Book - Black Country Boy to Red Devil - Duncan's life story with rare and exclusive photos
  • Memorial - wall of remembrance at St Francis Church  
  • Tribute dinner (February 21) - guests include Tommy Docherty and Alex Stepney  
  • Duncan Edwards Tribute website - packed with information, news, events and memories 

"I couldn't find fault with Duncan. He was never really a boy, he was always a man” - Sir Matt Busby


How you can help 

We're a non-profit organisation and we're grateful for every donation or pledge you can make. 

See our list of available pledge gifts including one-off items and ways to show your personal support for the memory of Duncan Edwards.     


Exhibition at Dudley Local History Centre 

Running from January 4 to April 4 2018, the exhibition will showcase posters, artwork, photos, artefacts, programmes, magazines, memorabilia, press cuttings and correspondence from Duncan's life and career.

We have also commissioned renowned football artist Bob Bond to create four original story boards illustrating periods of Duncan’s life which will be used as wall hangings.

Educational project

With the support of families and teachers, pupils at Duncan's former school Priory Primary School have been searching for photos, press cuttings, football programmes and memorabilia relating to his life.

These items will be used alongside a wide range of material already collated and original story boards illustrating periods of Duncan’s life – including his dreams of playing football at Wembley. When completed, the package will be made available to schools, libraries and community groups.

“He was so strong people could only see the power, but he had a most delicate touch” - Sir Tom Finney

Black Country Boy to Red Devil book 

With a foreword by Sir Bobby Charlton, this book will contain over 200 photographs, press cuttings, stories and original graphics. 

Add your name or that of a loved one or friend to the book by making a pledge.    

Wall of remembrance

St Francis Church is close to the house in Elm Road where Duncan spent his childhood with his parents Gladstone and Sarah. His funeral was held at the church. Two stained glass windows in the church were unveiled by Sir Matt Busby in memory of Duncan in 1961. 

We will be liaising with members of the community who remember Duncan and his family to create a Wall of Remembrance incorporating photos. 

Duncan Edwards 60th Anniversary Tribute Dinner

Leading figures from Manchester United including former manager Tommy Docherty and goalkeeper Alex Stepney. will be attending this event at the Copthorne Hotel in Dudley on Wednesday, February 21 2018. All profits will go towards the Duncan Edwards Tribute.  

The Black Country Sporting Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organisation managed by a team of volunteers. 

All concepts, written copy, images and original photographs used to produce the Duncan Edwards 60th Anniversary Tribute are subject to copyright and cannot be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the BCSHF.

Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£10 or more

£10 Reward

THE DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE BOOK - A book with a A5 photograph and facsimile signature

£40 or more

£40 Reward

THE DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE BOOK MEMBERS PACKAGE - The contributor's name on the ‘Members Page’ of the book plus an A5 photograph of Duncan with a facsimile signature and two copies of the book.

£40 or more

DUNCAN’S WEMBLEY DREAMS - SIGNED PRINT

A specially commissioned Duncan Edwards Tribute A3 print signed by renowned artist Bob Bond - follows Duncan’s childhood dream to play at Wembley and seeing it come true in April 1951 when he plays for England u-15’s v Wales under 15s, followed by five senior appearances.

£100 or more

DUNCAN EDWARDS LIFE SIZE BANNER

A free standing roll up seven foot banner including a carry case.

£250 or more

DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE BOOK - HALF PAGE ADVERT

DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE BOOK - 'BLACK COUNTRY BOY TO RED DEVIL' - with foreword by Sir Bobby Charlton - Half Page Advert plus 10 books.

£400 or more

DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE BOOK - FULL PAGE ADVERT

DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE BOOK - 'BLACK COUNTRY BOY TO RED DEVIL' - with foreword by Sir Bobby Charlton - Full Page Advertisement plus 25 books.

£1,500 or more

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DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE BOOK - MAIN SPONSOR PACKAGE

DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE BOOK - 'BLACK COUNTRY BOY TO RED DEVIL' - Full Sponsorship Package including 50 Books, front page branding, full page advertisement and a book launch photo call.

£2,000 or more

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EXHIBITION - MAIN SPONSOR PACKAGE

Full Main Sponsorship Package for the Duncan Edwards Tribute Exhibition at Dudley Local History Centre . Includes naming rights, foyer banners, VIP table for 10 people at the tribute dinner, 50 Duncan Edwards Tribute books, photo call.

£2,000 or more

DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE DINNER - MAIN SPONSOR

DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE DINNER - Main Sponsorship Package to include a table for 10 people and private VIP reception at the tribute dinner, branding on the Duncan Edwards Tribute website, name on all press information, event tickets, menus and event photo call with dignitries.

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