Johnny Ray Aldridge, 46, of St. Paul, called cops early Tuesday to report he had shot his wife, Caitlin Aldridge, 41, following an argument about their 13-year-old daughter. If I hadn't become a footballer it is almost certain I would have been in the middle of the Leppings Lane terrace at Hillsborough on Saturday, 15 April 1989. . I was learning about what was relevant in life. That was when I began to realise this was something serious. The game ended in a 10 win for Ireland. In the immediate aftermath of Hillsborough, Kenny showed tremendous leadership qualities a lot of people didn't think he possessed. Run Time: 1 hr 40 min | Genre: Horror Mystery | Director: M. Night Shyamalan. Too many people were allowed into a small pen behind the goal at the Leppings Lane end, causing a major crush which eventually claimed ninety-six victims. In 2006, he gained media celebrity in Ireland by appearing in RT's Charity You're A Star competition. He spoke in depth about his career with 60 minutes presenter David Knight and later took part in a major signing session, signing 2000 copies of the CD in support of the Everyman appeal charity. Kenny was determined to keep us all together in the dressing-room, out of the way. One of the many Edward's in this family got run out of Henrico Co. Virginia we presume he never returned. 1595. It was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. If you have support for her maiden name & the 1776 marriage date/location, please add the info to her profile. John married Dorothy Smith, daughter of Richard Smith & Mary Blow. On 12 March 1996, with the resignation of John King after nine years as manager, Aldridge became player-manager of Tranmere, before finally giving up playing and concentrating on the management side two years later. Despite his success, his family found it hard to adapt to the different lifestyle in the Basque country, and some Real Sociedad fans initially did not accept him because he was a non-Basque: insulting graffiti was written on the stadium and a fan spat on the floor when Aldridge passed in the street. Connect to 5,000+ Aldridge profiles on Geni, Sep 1681 - Wicomico, Northumberland, Virginia, United States, Apr 16 1720 - Beaufort, Colony of North Carolina, British Colonial America, Mary Donaldson, Elizabeth Clements (born Aldridge). Wm. Born in 1681. Caitlin Aldridge was the teens biological mother, Linders said. We were being asked to console people at a time when we needed it ourselves. Liverpool won the 1988 league title with two defeats all season and a nine-point lead over their nearest rivals Manchester United, although the gap between Liverpool and their nearest contenders was considerably wider for much of the season. John died in 1730, he was 30. John had 11 children (named in will, see abstract, below). We have estimated Wife Dorothy. I remember trying to go jogging but I couldn't run. By the time of his transfer to Liverpool in that 198687 league campaign, Aldridge had already scored fifteen goals for Oxford in the space of 25 games. The Rich Legacy of Ira Aldridge | The New Yorker The picture was becoming clearer in my mind and I didn't like it one bit. He retired from playing and resigned as manager in 1998 and has not managed since. But fate decreed that John Aldridge be elsewhere that day. I was injured playing for Liverpool the season before Hillsborough and I called it a personal disaster. 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He was also impressive in the league, as his 23 goals from 39 games were crucial in Oxford avoiding relegation. Aldridge was a success with Sociedad and also played a crucial role in Ireland's path to the quarter-finals of the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. We've received your submission. I meant every word. In March 2008, Aldridge took part in the autobiography audio CD series 60 minutes with John Aldridge. Man killed wife who ignored claim daughter was pregnant - New York Post John Aldridge - Inexpensive Progress Kept the money and land in the family and these guys had a. lot of it. [24], Under Aldridge, Tranmere reached the 2000 Football League Cup Final (which they lost to Leicester City) and consecutive FA Cup quarter-finals in 2000 and 2001. In 1998, he asked Hyder Jawad to ghost-write his autobiography. A Speck in the Sea - The New York Times As he lay there in a coma, I whispered words into his ears. John was born about 1725. Ray Houghton said the experience of visiting so many hospitals and attending so many funerals made him more upset than he'd ever been before. I was not on the Leppings Lane terrace, I was on the Hillsborough playing field, oblivious to what was going on among the Liverpool contingent. If anyone needed advice on how to deal with the effects of the tragedy, they were welcomed. March 22, 1693/94 and d. Sept 18, 1766. If I hadn't become a footballer it is almost certain I would have been in the middle of the Leppings Lane terrace at Hillsborough on Saturday, 15 April 1989. The Birth Of Mankind: A 16th Century Guide to Pregnancy and Labour A year later he revealed that he had returned to the site. [Source: Russ Henderson query in Teri Allred newsletter, Summer 1993]. Again, the enormity of what had happened hit me hard. A year later he featured in the side that achieved the famous European run, though in the league he was less impressive with seven goals from 27 league games. He told us to be dignified and insisted we set an example. Despite a strong start to the group, Ireland failed to qualify. View the profiles of people named John Aldridge. County Championship: Kasey Aldridge helps Somerset hold out for draw I could not comprehend it. Aldridge scored three times in qualification, all 3 goals coming in Ireland's opening 50 win over Turkey at Lansdowne Road. He was assigned with the number 8 shirt for the 198788 season, as manager Kenny Dalglish felt that giving Aldridge the number 9 (previously worn by Rush) would put the pressure on him, and the number 9 shirt went to winger Ray Houghton who had followed Aldridge to Anfield from Oxford later in 1987. [30] But soon a policeman with a look of concern approached referee Ray Lewis and began talking to him. He spoke in depth about his career with 60 minutes presenter David Knight and later took part in a major signing session, signing 2000 copies of the CD in support of the Everyman appeal charity. Aldridge scored 21 league goals that season, and 31 in all competitions, putting him among the highest scorers in the first division that season. Aldridge scored both goals in the club's FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest, including a memorable volley from an outstanding team move. I couldn't. He began his career in the mid-1970s at non-league South Liverpool, before getting his break in the professional game when, aged 20, he signed for Newport County in the Fourth Division on 2 May 1979 for 3,500. [Caitlin] laughed off his daughter being pregnant. Not out of obligation. That was when we broke down as on, bursting into tears and hugging each other. According to the marriage record to Thomas Jefferson McComas. Haven't researched out the reason for his troubles, but he wasted no time gathering land and spending money when he reached Eastern North Carolina, most of which he and his family owned within a relatively short period of time! They tussled on the bed, court documents state. When you know people have died in your vicinity you realise missing a football match or two through injury is irrelevant. Co, MD 1776-1825" by Malloy, p 1. I didn't have the physical or mental energy. His parents were Edward Ward (1666 - 1713) and Elizabeth Elam (1670 - 1713). John Alderton (born 27 November 1940) is an English actor. Anfield was open house. He also scored one of the two Oxford goals that defeated Manchester United in Alex Ferguson's first game as manager, on 8 November 1986, maintaining his fine form into the 198687 season. VA, daughter of Richard Thomas. Will of John Aldridge of Montgomery County, Maryland dated 21 June 1789; proved 11 June 1799 . Aldridge had already been recruited to play for the Republic of Ireland by the time he was approached by Liverpool at the start of 1987. That is because I shed tears every year on 15 April. The will of RICHARD THOMAS of Great Wiccocomoco Parish (Northumberland Co, VA) dated 7 Sept 1741 (proved 9 Sept 1741) names son William Thomas . His final game was a 30 against Macedonia on 9 October 1996 when he came on as a substitute. We all became closer as a family. Usually there is much conversation and banter when the lads are all together in the dressing-room. He linked up with new signings Peter Beardsley and John Barnes to form one of the most exciting attacking lines in the club's history as Liverpool lost just twice in the League championship season and went unbeaten for the first 29 matches. Aldridge played 104 times for his boyhood favourites scoring 63 goals 50 of them in the Football League. Disaster? He attended Trinity School in NYC and the Southern Arizona School for Boys. Books by John Aldridge (Author of A Speck in the Sea) - Goodreads A Liverpudlian by birth, he was recruited to play for the Republic of Ireland as part of Jack Charlton's "Granny Rule" policy: his great-grandmother was from Athlone, and travelled to Liverpool to settle in the 19th century. Alan Hansen said much the same thing. Despite this setback, Aldridge helped Ireland to qualify for the 1994 World Cup: he scored 6 times in qualifying including a hat-trick in a 40 win over Latvia. I'm not exactly high profile.". John's mother was firstly married to Lt-Col Horace Lloyd, DSO with one daughter Diana later Diana Elizabeth . Aldridge had scored all eleven of his penalty kicks that season, but goalkeeper Dave Beasant noticed that he always placed the ball to the keeper's left. Emma Aldridge daughter of John and Mary Aldridge was born at Acton. The "double" of League championship and FA Cup, achieved by Liverpool in 1986 but denied to them by Wimbledon in 1988, was again possible, with a decider against Arsenal to come at Anfield. Categories: Patriotic Service, American Revolution | NSDAR Patriot Ancestors, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. I didn't want to be seen but a group of reporters had spotted me. It is not known if John Jr. was a farmer, fisherman or tradesman, but apparently he had the same spirit of adventure as his grandfather.He and wife Elizabeth settled in North Carolina.