R.I.P. Tommy Baldwin

[PloKoon13]

Sad news, it was reported last night that Tommy Baldwin has passed away. Official tribute on the club website: https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/tommy-baldwin-1945-2024

A legendary member of the 1970 FA Cup winning team and the 1971 Cup Winners' Cup team. Known as both the leader of our team and the 'Sponge', due to his ability to soak up opposition pressure as well as, er... certain beverages.

I didn't have the pleasure of seeing him live myself other than a half-time parade against Birmingham a few years ago. I'm sure a few of you will want somewhere to pay your tributes.

R.I.P.

 

[charierre]

His name is Tommy Baldwin he’s the leader of the team

RIP Sponge

 

[dkw]

RIP Leader of the team, a true Chelsea legend.

 

[Backbiter]

Sad news indeed. He was a regular when I started supporting Chelsea around 1968.

 

[strider6004]

His name is Tommy Baldwin he’s the leader of the team

I remember that chant too.

Sad news, hopefully they can use it as extra motivation tonight.

 

[Boyne]

Already posted in the Vintage thread but worth posting here as well. Some great players at his wedding. 

R.I.P. Tommy, the leader of the team.

 

[All Barco no bite]

Long before my time but my father has fond memories of watching him in the FA Cup win against Leeds.

RIP.

 

[PhilH930]

RIP.  Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.  May Chelsea honour his memory tonight. 

 

[Sexyfootball]

73 goals in 187 league appearances, and 86 in 219 in all comps. 

9th in the club's All Time goal scorers List.

RIP Tommy Baldwin. 

 

[OTL]

RIP Tommy Baldwin.

I remember him from my early days following the Chels. 

 

[Nitro]

RIP Tommy a true Chelsea leader and legend.

 

[Boyne]