I am absolutely devastated, I met Peter a couple of times once he even invited me into his house and he let me hold his winners medal, I nearly passed out with the joy and buzz of holding it. A true gent and legend one of our clubs greats who loved charlton and the game
Whilst not knowing Peter personally I went to the same school and did play in the same football team and cricket for the same Club with his son, David (a 6' 5" goalkeeper and wicket keeper) and also his other son, Paul. You couldn't wish to meet nicer boys and I suspect a true reflection of his Dad.
I grew up hearing from my Dad about the exploits of the 1947 Cup Final team and the names became so familiar to me, as they did to all Charlton fans. It was therefore a very special moment for me when I was first introduced to Peter Croker when I joined the club for the first time in 1988. I am very proud to say that over the subsequent years I got to know Peter very well and I'll never forget an appearance Peter made on my radio show 'Charlton Chat', when he enthralled us all with his 'behind the scenes' stories of that great day at Wembley.
Peter had many roles at Charlton over the years but he was to play a major part in the club's Centenary Year in 2005. I was chairman of the Centenary Committee and Peter worked tirelessly in support of all the various initiatives that we staged that year. He particularly enjoyed speaking to school children and young people about his time as an FA Cup winner and, of course, he always carried his cherished medal around with him. Watching the specially written play and then the unveiling of the statue of his old team mate Sam Bartram on the club's birthday were very special moments for Peter and I'll never forget him saying to me as he looked up at the 9ft bronze statue, 'Sam's come home'.
The word 'legend' can be somewhat overused in football but it's a perfect way to describe Peter's status at Charlton Athletic. It was a privilege to know him.
Really choked up to read this. He was a gentleman of the old school and as sharp as a knife well into his 80s.
He was honorary President of Bromley Addicks and I will always remember the night he brought his cup winners medal along and allowed it to be passed around the attendees. Like Mad83, what a thrill.
Have to echo what Steve has said. Legend is an overused word in football but it describes Peter perfectly.
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Gone at a good age after what sounds like an enjoyable life.
RIP
RIP Peter. A true CAFC Legend.
RIP Peter.
I grew up hearing from my Dad about the exploits of the 1947 Cup Final team and the names became so familiar to me, as they did to all Charlton fans. It was therefore a very special moment for me when I was first introduced to Peter Croker when I joined the club for the first time in 1988. I am very proud to say that over the subsequent years I got to know Peter very well and I'll never forget an appearance Peter made on my radio show 'Charlton Chat', when he enthralled us all with his 'behind the scenes' stories of that great day at Wembley.
Peter had many roles at Charlton over the years but he was to play a major part in the club's Centenary Year in 2005. I was chairman of the Centenary Committee and Peter worked tirelessly in support of all the various initiatives that we staged that year. He particularly enjoyed speaking to school children and young people about his time as an FA Cup winner and, of course, he always carried his cherished medal around with him. Watching the specially written play and then the unveiling of the statue of his old team mate Sam Bartram on the club's birthday were very special moments for Peter and I'll never forget him saying to me as he looked up at the 9ft bronze statue, 'Sam's come home'.
The word 'legend' can be somewhat overused in football but it's a perfect way to describe Peter's status at Charlton Athletic. It was a privilege to know him.
Steve Sutherland
He was honorary President of Bromley Addicks and I will always remember the night he brought his cup winners medal along and allowed it to be passed around the attendees. Like Mad83, what a thrill.
Have to echo what Steve has said. Legend is an overused word in football but it describes Peter perfectly.
RIP
Very sorry to read of the death of a player from one of the most successful Charlton teams of all time.
I was privileged to meet him a couple of times back in the nineties and endorse the other comments as to what a gentleman he was.
My thoughts are also with his family, particularly as I worked with his daughter in law for a short while some years ago.
RIP
Mr Peter Croker.
There is quite a long interview with Peter on the Centenary DVD.
RIP
part of the team that bought us our greatest silverware, cheers peter. the club, fans, and me will never forget that time in 1947.
respect to you and best wishes to your family.