Reg Pearce

Reginald Stanley Pearce Date of Birth: Jan 12, 1930

Reg came late into the professional game as he was almost 25 when Luton scout George Martin spotted him playing for Winsford in the Cheshire League and encouraged him to sign for the Hatters in 1954.

Although originally signed as an inside-right, Reg played in six positions for the first team before turning out in his rightful position although given the form of Gordon Turner he eventually had to settle for a wing-half slot where he proved a revelation.

Reg was on the verge of international recognition when relegation threatened Sunderland came in for him in February 1958. The Town felt that young Dave Pacey was an adequate replacement and so allowed him to leave, although £20,000 helped!

Sunderland were relegated at the end of that season and Reg failed to hit the high spots again, finishing his career at Cambridge City and Peterborough. Reg lives in Cambridge in retirement.