There were loads of local footballers from Hebburn and Jarrow a few made it to be semi professional like my Dad who played for Bolton Wanderers, Middlesbourgh etc. Jarrow Imperials, teams in the NE league.

I have newspaper cuttings for around the 1920/30’s but not read them in depth as they are now a bit flimsy.

I should scan them before they deteriorate too much.

Each company would have a football team of sorts if big enough.

Leslie’s, Reyrolle’s and who else? Pyro?

Don’t forget the there were a lot of cricket teams as well.

Bowls teams plus others!

Allan C.