Stan Seymour Jr. | |
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Born | Scotland |
Died | 4 November 1992 |
Nationality | English |
Known for | Former chairman of Newcastle United |
Stan Seymour Jr. was a former chairman of Newcastle United and the son of Stan Seymour Sr.
Born the son of the player, Stan Seymour Sr., in Scotland,[1] Stan Seymour Jr managed a sports shop in Newcastle upon Tyne.[2]
Seymour Jr. inherited his fathers' shareholding in Newcastle United, was appointed to the board of the company in April 1976, and went on to be chairman in March 1981.[3] He stopped manager, Arthur Cox, from spending large amounts on acquiring players, worked hard to improve the financial position of the club and halted a takeover by businessman, Ernie Clay. He also brought the player, Kevin Keegan, to Newcastle United. He resigned as chairman as in 1988 and died at Birmingham in November 1992.[3]