Photo Description
These proud looking lads make up a Tain Juvenile team who in 1947 won the Pieraccini Cup. This cup was provided by Leo Pieraccini, the founder of The Chocolate Shop, confectionery and cafe, in Tain High Street. ( See Picture #253 ) It was one of many things Leo did to encourage the local youngsters to participate in sport. Back L to R - Simon Urquhart, Rod Macleod, Billy Skinner, Derek Young, Gregor Munro Front L to R - Jim Hay, J Corbett, David Mitchell, Gordon Mitchell, John Ross, Graham Munro
| Cat No. | 2832.1 |
| Year | 1947 |
| Albums | People / Sports and Recreation |
| Date added | July 21st, 2005 |
| Added by | Tain & District Museum |
Ray Harding
Is the Simon Urquhart in this picture the son of Helen Maclean and William Urquhart?
Gordon Mitchell
Hi there, both David and Gordon Mitchell in this photo were my uncles. I am the son of their younger brother Charlie. What a great picture, one I never knew existed until now. Thank you Gordon
Ernie Ross.
Hi Gordon, i may be wrong but i am sure that is your father Charlie next to Gordon in the front row.Your uncle David was older than this group of players. Regards, Ernie Ross.
Gordon Mitchell
Hi Ernie I think your are correct, it was the names above that threw me. Hopefully, they were as good footballers as they used to tell me!!!!! Thanks for the info. Regards Gordon
Ernie Ross.
Hi Gordon, Having played with your father Charlie and Gordon i can assure you they were both fine footballers as was your uncle David.I hope their skills passed on to you. Regards, Ernie.
Vi Symons nee Gardiner
Hi Gordon Ernie is absolutely right. That is definitely your Dad and Uncle Gordon in the 1947 team. It ties in with the ages I thought they were. If you get in touch with me I have a Mitchell family tree which you might be interested in and have had contact from distant relatives. Since I retired I have taken up genealogy as a hobby and spend many hours researching old Tain families. Best wishes Vi Symons nee Gardiner
Vi Symons nee Gardiner
Hi Gordon I have tried contacting you through your e-mail address on this site to no avail. I have a Mitchell family tree for you going back several generations. Please get in touch. Best wishes Vi Symons nee Gardiner