Jim Barrett Jnr

  • by Staff Writer
  • Tuesday, 21st October 2014

Former Hammer Jim Barrett Jnr has passed away at the age of 83.

Born in London between the wars, the home grown star began his career at West Ham where he went on to make 85 appearances for the club as an inside forward, scoring 24 goals. However after five years as a first team squad member Barrett was sold to Nottingham Forest in 1954.

The son of Jim Barrett Snr, who himself was on West Ham's books for 15 years between 1924 and 1939, the two appeared together when representing West Ham's 'A' Team during the 1945/46 season. Jim Snr, who had retired from the professional game at the age of 32 was the team's coach at the time.

West Ham co-chairman David Gold, himself a young player on West Ham's books at the time, told whufc.com that Barrett was always willing to support the young players. "I am really sorry to hear of Jim's death," he said. "I remember him so well. He joined the Football Club when I was a schoolboy and we would train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

"I remember that he became involved in the A team and I particularly remember him when I was in the Colts. What was nice about Jim was that he was always willing to help the youngsters. I played for the A team a number of times and I have great memories of him - he was a nice man."

KUMB's sincere condolences go to Jim's family and friends at this difficult time.

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