Chelsea football legend Peter Osgood had his ashes interred under the penalty spot at the Shed End of Stamford Bridge in 2006. Known as "The King of Stamford Bridge," he was a beloved striker for the club. Another former Chelsea player, Peter Bonetti, also had his ashes buried behind the same goal in 2022.
The ashes of legendary Chelsea footballer Peter Osgood, known as "The King of Stamford Bridge," were buried under the penalty spot in front of the Shed End at Stamford Bridge in 2006, making him the only person whose ashes rest within the stadium grounds. Another Chelsea legend, goalkeeper Peter Bonetti, also had his ashes interred at the Shed End in 2022, behind the goal.
The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula was built between 1519-20 and is the burial place of three Tudor queens (Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Grey), and two Catholic saints (John Fisher and Thomas More).
Osgood was commonly called "Ossie" and also earned the nickname "The King of Stamford Bridge" due to his exceptional skills as a player as well as his personality and status.
Bonetti died on 12 April 2020, aged 78, following a long illness. On 18 April 2022, his ashes were left behind the goal at the Shed End at Stamford Bridge.
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What happened to Peter Bonetti?
Bonetti was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. At club level he played for Chelsea, Dunde United …etc. He also represented his country at the World Cups 1966 and 1970. He passed away in 2020 aged 79.
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