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janeevans | 15:56 Wed 21st Dec 2005 | Arts & Literature
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Which writer took his name from that of a footballer born in Airdrie in 1939?


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This is probably James Herriott, who took his name from the Scotland gk Jim Herriott.
16:23 Wed 21st Dec 2005
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After further research: It's definitely James Herriot. Though with only one 't'.
02:36 Thu 22nd Dec 2005
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Thanks for your trouble Hammond Egg.
13:36 Thu 22nd Dec 2005
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No probs Jane. It wasn't any trouble - Jim Herriot played for the team I support (Birmingham) and I remember James Herriot telling how he got his name when he was on 'Down Your Way' from Thirsk years ago.
17:38 Thu 22nd Dec 2005
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James Harriot or AKA Alf Wight of the Vet books
18:44 Thu 22nd Dec 2005

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