William “Pro” Collett bids farewell after 50 years as head groundsman at Magdalen College School. – Vintage Photograph MP641478182

On July 21, 1978, William “Pro” Collett, the 65-year-old head groundsman at Magdalen College School, ended his 50-year career with a fond farewell. For five decades, Collett had been devoted to his job and earned the nickname “Pro” from his predecessor due to his professionalism. During his time at Magdalen College School, Collett only ever took one week off sick.On July 21, 1978, William “Pro” Collett, the 65-year-old head groundsman at Magdalen College School, ended his 50-year career with a fond farewell. For five decades, Collett had been devoted to his job and earned the nickname “Pro” from his predecessor due to his professionalism. During his time at Magdalen College School, Collett only ever took one week off sick.

Dimensions: 15 x 15 cm

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21 JUL 1978 William “Pro” Collett Farewell Head William to an ‘old pro’ groundsman Collett affectionately known as “Pro” to genera- ions of schoolboys hung up his rake after Oxford has 50 years of doing a job “that’s hobby. my The 65-year-old head groundsman at Magdalen College School, who began his job on 30s wages a week, said: “This is a sad day. I never wanted to do anything else – and I’ve enjoyed every minute.” ** In 50 years he had just one week off sick and inh- erited the name “Pro” from the previous head groundsman because of his professionalism. Xo 151