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24 year old bachelor Colin Carruthers from Kirkintillock, a keen motor-cycle scrambler
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24 year old bachelor Colin Carruthers from Kirkintillock, a keen motor-cycle scrambler
24 year old bachelor Colin Carruthers from Kirkintillock, a keen motor-cycle scrambler, has roared into the big money, £ 629, 801.55. The new world record pay out on Littlewoods treble chance football pools. Colin received his cheque from George Foreman, the World Heavyweight Champion at the Connaught Rooms in London. 21st March 1973
Tom King
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
DM 73 2423
Media ID 21924784
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Big George George Foreman Heavyweight Champion Money Pools Winner 1973
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In this photo print, we see the triumphant moment when 24-year-old bachelor Colin Carruthers from Kirkintillock, a passionate motor-cycle scrambler, strikes gold with an astonishing payout of £629,801.55. This remarkable sum marks a new world record on the Littlewoods treble chance football pools. The image captures Colin's elation as he receives his life-changing cheque from none other than George Foreman, the legendary World Heavyweight Champion. The event took place at the prestigious Connaught Rooms in London on March 21st, 1973. Colin's beaming smile reflects not only his incredible fortune but also his sheer disbelief at this unexpected windfall. It is a testament to both luck and perseverance that has propelled him into unimaginable wealth. George Foreman's presence adds an extra layer of excitement and prestige to this already extraordinary occasion. As one of boxing's most iconic figures in the 20th century, Big George symbolizes strength and success – qualities that perfectly align with Colin's newfound prosperity. This photograph transports us back to the vibrant era of the 1970s when dreams were made possible through sports pools like these. It serves as a reminder that sometimes life can surprise us with opportunities beyond our wildest imagination – just like it did for Colin Carruthers on that fateful day in March 1973.
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