Jeff Astle
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Death | 22 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 13,1942 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Eastwood |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | January 19,2002 |
| Died | Queen's Hospital |
| Romford | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Laraine Astle |
| Playing position | Forward |
| Children | Dawn Astle |
| Claire Astle | |
| Dorice Mottram | |
| Job | Footballer |
| Position | Striker |
| 19641974 | West Bromwich Albion |
| 1974 | Hellenic FC |
| 19591964 | Notts County |
| 19691970 | England |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 436684 |
Jeff Astle Life story
Jeffrey Astle was an English professional footballer who played the majority of his career as a centre-forward for West Bromwich Albion. Nicknamed "the King" by the club's fans, he played 361 games for them and scored 174 goals. He also won five caps for England without scoring.
Dementia: Is the heading a football cause of the disease?
... What evidence is there that there is an increased risk of dementia? Jeff Astle s death is repeated at the top of the ball The Problem is in the headlines in 2002, at the age of 59 years...
Scottish FA expects that ban children heading footballs in a matter of weeks
... neuro-surgeon said the former England striker Jeff Astle died from a disease of the brain normally associated with boxers rather than Alzheimer s disease Gordon Smith, former chief executive of the Scottish FA, welcomed the proposed ban, and told BBC Radio s Good Morning Scotland programme that the young players could be taught techniques heading for sure, if they used lighter balls...
Scottish FA considers ban on children heading balls after dementia study
... A neurosurgeon said Jeff Astle died from a brain condition normally linked to boxers rather than Alzheimer s disease Last week Dr John MacLean, the Scottish FA s chief medical consultant, told BBC Scotland he wanted to see He said: Through work with the Scottish FA and Uefa, what we have started to do is put together some sensible guidelines...
Jeff Astle Photos
