Tommy Baldwin (Chelsea) Obituary & Net Worth at Death – Tommy Baldwin, the former Chelsea forward, who was born on June 10, 1945, and passed away at the age of 78 on January 23, 2024, following a long illness had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of death.
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Baldwin was born in Gateshead and began his career at Arsenal before joining Chelsea in September 1966.
Baldwin scored 92 goals in 239 appearances for Chelsea and was a key player in the first Chelsea side to win the FA Cup in 1970.
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He also helped the club lift the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1971 by beating Real Madrid after a replay.
Baldwin was known for his ability to absorb tackles, which contributed to his nickname ‘The Sponge’.
He also played in the 1967 FA Cup final and 1972 League Cup final defeats by Tottenham and Stoke, respectively.
After leaving Chelsea in the mid-1970s, Baldwin played for Millwall and Manchester United, and had a short spell in the United States.
He later worked as a coach at Brentford and often appeared at Stamford Bridge as a matchday host.
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