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3 unusual facts about Jim Standen


Jim Standen

His appearances at Arsenal were limited, first by National Service and then by the presence of Wales international Jack Kelsey.

Peter Goy

After two years of National Service he returned to the club in 1958 and was third-choice goalkeeper after Jack Kelsey and Jim Standen.

Rudolf Brunnenmeier

"Hammers" keeper Jim Standen made fine saves from 1860 captain Brunnenmeier and eventually two goals by Alan Sealey twenty minutes before time saw West Ham captain Bobby Moore lifting his first of altogether three trophies within one year in Wembley.



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