Jack Waddell (1924-1998)

(extract from the Eton Fives Association Annual Report 1998/99)

Jack Waddell, who has died at the age of 74, after a long illness, was for many years Secretary of the Old Aldenhamian Fives Club and a master at Aldenham with considerable input and influence on Fives at the school.

"Floater" Hawken (right) with Gordon Stringer and "Bunny" Garrett

HP "Floater" Hawken

(extract from Eton Fives Association Annual Report 1998/99)

One of the last links of the Old Citizens Fives Club from the post-war period has been lost with the passing of a past Chairman, Henry Hawken, known to some as Philip, but known to all his sporting friends as 'Floater'.

Tony Day (1932-1998)

It is sad to record the sudden death of Tony Day, who, for many years, was Master-in-Charge of Fives at Charterhouse. Sadly, too, his elder brother, Johnny, died only a few weeks later and they had been a regular pairing in the Kinnaird Cup.

Dick Kittermaster

(extract from the Eton Fives Association Annual Report 1997/98)

It is sad to record the death of Dick Kittermaster at 71, a three-times winner of the Kinnaird Cup with fellow Salopian, A R B Moulsdale, in 1954, 1955 and 1956. He was a former member of the EFA Committee.

Lord Home of the Hirsel KT., PC.,/Patron of the EFA (1903-1995)

Alec Home, who died last year, was a man who earned the greatest respect not only at home but also in the international field, and it was the Association's good fortune that for all his wide-ranging and important commitments he undertook so willingly and fulfilled so admirably the office first of President and latterly of Patron of the Association.

Doug Keeble (1925-1995)

Many will be sorry at the death of Doug Keeble at the age of seventy, after a long illness. He was one of Eton Fives' great characters and was also a strong link with the history of the game immediately after the War, when he played no small part in the revival of Eton Fives in the ensuing years.

Peter May in the 1951 Cambridge Eton Fives team

Peter May (1929-1994)

If ever one player's name in Eton Fives has been synonymous with that of a legend then Peter May must rank foremost. As a pair with his brother, the late JWH, also from Charterhouse, they were- never defeated. In fact, only once were they taken to five games, namely by D. J. S. Guilford (Old Harrovian) and T Hare (Old Etonian) in a Jesters match versus Cambridge.

Tom Wood and his wife Joan

Tom Wood

(extract from the Eton Fives Association Annual Report 1994/95)

Tom Wood was one of a rare breed who played both Eton and Rugby Fives. In this respect he became a valuable link man between the two governing bodies and he will be remembered with affection as a man of great dedication with a pioneering spirit.

Jim Wallis

(extract from the Eton Fives Association Annual Report 1994/95)

It is with very great sadness that we have to report the tragic death of Jim Wallis in January. Jim was a very good all round sportsman who developed an outstanding ability at Eton Fives. Having hardly played the game at school, he was encouraged to join the Old Olavians Club in the late 1950's and very quickly demonstrated an aptitude for the game.

Graham Turnbull

(extract from the Eton Fives Association Annual Report 1994/95)

Earlier this year the whole Fives world was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Graham Turnbull. He had been involved in every aspect of the game ever since leaving Eton, and his departure leaves many gaps to fill.