On this day (20 August) in 1949 Frank Swift was talked out of retirement following health problems with Manchester City ‘keeper Alec Thurlow. Swift’s return match ended in a 3-3 draw at home to Aston Villa, watched by 43,196. Here for subscribers is a profile of Alec Thurlow (Unfortunately, it’s a sad story!):
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