2011

Sir Henry Cooper

Heavyweight boxer. Born in Lambeth. Affectionately known as 'Our 'Enery', he started his boxing career as an amateur in 1949. After turning professional, he went on to become British, European and Commonwealth champions. Most famously remembered for knocking down Cassius Clay. After retiring from the sport, he went on to develop a career as a television personality. He is credited with removing the 'effeminate' taint from men's after-shave, when he advertised Brut, with the 'Splash it all over' slogan. Knighted 2000.

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Sir Henry unveiled his own plaque.

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Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG, 1934 - 2011, heavyweight boxer, British, European &...

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Daniel Mendoza

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Steve Redgrave

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Alan Ball

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Rev. E. K. Douglas

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Arthur Haygarth

Cricketer. Born in Hastings, Sussex. He played for Sussex, the M.C.C. and Middlesex. After retiring as a player, he achieved fame as a writer and historian on cricket. Died in Pimlico.

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