Statue

Peter Osgood statue

Erection date: 1/10/2010

Inscription

{On the four faces of the plinth, clockwise starting at the front:}
Peter Osgood.

Ossie King of Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge has many heroes but only one king. Graceful technician nerveless striker. Icon of the swinging sixties. Adored by fans, scorer of immortal cup final goals.
A big man for a golden age.

This sculpture of Peter Osgood was erected by Chelsea Football Club and unveiled on Friday 1st October 2010 by Bruce Buck and Lynn Osgood in the presence of his friends and colleagues.

Peter Leslie Osgood 20th February 1947 - 1st March 2006.
Chelsea Football Club 1964 - 1974 & 1978 - 1979.
380 appearances 150 goals.
Winner of the FA Cup 1970. UEFA Cup Winners Cup 1971.

Statue sculpted by Philip Jackson.

Site: Peter Osgood statue (1 memorial)

SW6, Fulham Road, Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Peter Osgood

Footballer. Born Peter Leslie Osgood at 26 East Crescent, Clewer Without, nea...

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Chelsea Football Club

Football club based at Stamford Bridge, Fulham. They play in the Premier Leag...

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Bruce Buck

 Attorney and Chairman of Chelsea Football Club.

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Philip Jackson

Sculptor. Philip Henry Christopher Jackson was born Inverness. Studio in Midh...

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Lynn Osgood

Widow of footballer Peter Osgood.

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