© PHOTOS BY SPORT SOUTH DEVON


HIDDEN SPORTING TREASURES ON YOUR DOORSTEP!


WORDS | TOM HUTTON


Since the advent of mobile phones and emails it’s become common place to see and hear phrases or words abbreviated into single characters... Well here’s one which sums up ‘Legends’ Sports Museum in Babbacombe, Torquay... OMG! (Oh My God) It’s no exaggeration either, what we found in Babbacombe is so unique it really is a must see for any true sports fans.


amazing collection of Sports Memorabilia. Russell started his career with West Ham and


M 20 South Devon


eventually ended his playing days in South Africa. With Russells business and sports interests taking him around the world he has spent the last 35 years building up his remarkable collection. Personal friend to the likes of George Best, Alan Ball, Billy Walker, Chopper


Harris, Eddie Kelly, Frank O’Farrell and the ex-English heavy weight boxer Billy (The Blonde Bomber) Walker... To name but a few. On meeting Russell you’ll find a street wise Londoner with the gift of the gab and a welcoming demeanour.


| FEBRUARY / MARCH 2012 | www.SportSouthDevon.co.uk To advertise in South Devon call 01803 213955


y brother Luke and I were invited to Legends by owner Russell Martin for a personal guided tour of his


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