William Collins brown plaque

This brown commemorative plaque records: William 'Billy' Collins 1918-1994 'King of the Concrete Cup Final' After army service, he became a bus conductor, living in Burlington Street. He was a scout leader, involving his troop in all sorts of sport and group activities. He set up football teams and leagues, first one 1953. His pioneering work led to the SRDJFL whose new playing fields are named after William Collins and are opened, and this plaque unveiled, by Larry Carberry, Ipswich Town FC Councillor Warren Bradley Tony Baker (nephew) Linda McDermott Recorded plaque organisation: Vauxhall History & Heritage Group.

William Collins, known as 'Billy', was a prominent figure in local sports development post-World War II, founding football teams and leagues that led to the establishment of the SRDJFL, significantly impacting community sport in his area.