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Just thought this might interest some of the Jets supporters:
Girlfriend of mine works as a nurse at Martyn Claver nursin home at Leura.
The other day they were havin a football jersey day where the staff wear football jerseys to work instead of their usuall attire.
I leant her one of my Jets jerseys and told her to expect a response from some of the aged residents.
This was achieved with many bed bound Jets supporters engagin in converstaion and smiles all around about the jersey, which I am told was the favourite jersey of the day.
However one of the residents aged 88 that she looks after was really happy to see the royal Blue jersey as he is Thommas KEYES, cousin of the famous Bob KEYES, who played 169 games for the Jets from the early 1960's till about 1970.
Bob started at the club as winger however played mostly in the centres, teamin up with Chicca MOORE to make a formidable combination. Bob came to the club with Jack GIBSON whom Tom also had fond memories of. Bobby played City/Country and for the state team, however to a lot of peoples surprise missed out on a Kangeroo jersey when expected to get a run for the national side.
Apparently he is now aged 73 and owns a city based Pub in the Rocks area.
Thommas was wrapped to see the jersey and did not stop talkin about it with her.
Apparently he doesnt get many visitors and his health is leaving him, and doesnt get around that well these days.
It was great that the jersey brought back some special memories for him on the day. Thommy stated " I used to go to Henson every Sunday without fail. They sure have a lovely spot at Henson Park. " and was smiling for most of the day.
Girlfriend of mine works as a nurse at Martyn Claver nursin home at Leura.
The other day they were havin a football jersey day where the staff wear football jerseys to work instead of their usuall attire.
I leant her one of my Jets jerseys and told her to expect a response from some of the aged residents.
This was achieved with many bed bound Jets supporters engagin in converstaion and smiles all around about the jersey, which I am told was the favourite jersey of the day.
However one of the residents aged 88 that she looks after was really happy to see the royal Blue jersey as he is Thommas KEYES, cousin of the famous Bob KEYES, who played 169 games for the Jets from the early 1960's till about 1970.
Bob started at the club as winger however played mostly in the centres, teamin up with Chicca MOORE to make a formidable combination. Bob came to the club with Jack GIBSON whom Tom also had fond memories of. Bobby played City/Country and for the state team, however to a lot of peoples surprise missed out on a Kangeroo jersey when expected to get a run for the national side.
Apparently he is now aged 73 and owns a city based Pub in the Rocks area.
Thommas was wrapped to see the jersey and did not stop talkin about it with her.
Apparently he doesnt get many visitors and his health is leaving him, and doesnt get around that well these days.
It was great that the jersey brought back some special memories for him on the day. Thommy stated " I used to go to Henson every Sunday without fail. They sure have a lovely spot at Henson Park. " and was smiling for most of the day.