96. The Tommy Ball Shooting

96. The Tommy Ball Shooting

Update: 2025-11-24
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It’s November 1923 when a young Aston Villa player is shot to death by his neighbour. Iain looks at what happened between Tommy Ball and George Stagg and explores why their dispute turned deadly.

Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk

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96. The Tommy Ball Shooting

96. The Tommy Ball Shooting

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