JACK WHITLEY

John Jack Whitley died in July 1955, just after Chelsea had won their First Division League Championship. A chance reading of Albert Sewell's "Chelsea Champions" revealed the location of the grave.

Jack, shown here as the "trainer" with the cap, died at 77 years old and was buried in a "common grave" with no headstone or marking.
He is the only player to be buried in the Brompton Cemetery next to Stamford Bridge.
Jack played in goal for the club from 1907-14 and worked at the club as "trainer" until 1939, 32 years of service.
Chelsea FC supporters are determined to raise money for an engraved headstone/flat slab to mark the grave suitably. Historian Richard Glanvill has done the researched and there is a website for the "Just Giving" Charity. Chelsea fan? Definitely give!
https://chelseasupporterstrust.com/1510-memorial-to-jack-whitley/