Eddie Hapgood Footballer: From Beyond the Touchline

Eddie Hapgood, a footballer from Bristol, became Arsenal and England captain and a national hero in the 1930s. Despite facing challenges from politics, class, and money, he fought for justice and respect, protecting his family with dedication and humor. His daughter Lynne Hapgood reveals the real Eddie Hapgood in this gripping memoir, examining the nature of sporting greatness and its impact on fans and family.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 17 January 2022
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Eddie Hapgood, a footballer, is the remarkable tale of a young, unknown individual from Bristol who rose to become the captain of Arsenal and England, as well as a national hero, during the challenging times of the 1930s. His influence is so profound that when the millennium arrived, the public voted him as one of the greatest athletes of the century. However, the achievement of this glorious legacy was not without its struggles. Hapgood viewed football as an art and approached it with immense joy, playing as a part of a team. However, he faced challenges when politics, class, and money threatened to undermine his integrity and corrupt the sport. By the late 1930s, the ugly specters of fascism, Nazism, and the impending war cast a dark shadow over the beautiful game. Hapgood found himself in a public battle for justice and respect, while simultaneously protecting his family with unwavering dedication, love, and humor. In this captivating memoir, his daughter Lynne Hapgood skillfully weaves together the various threads of success, celebrity, tragedy, and vindication to unveil the true essence of Eddie Hapgood. She delves into the nature of sporting greatness and its profound impact on fans and families.

Weight: 672g
Dimension: 240 x 161 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801500494