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FELIKS  STAROSCIK  -  Third  Lanark  AC .  June 1947-1951.

I have just received the very sad news that the man who frequently "lit up" Cathkin Park, with an abundance of soccer skills _ "STARRY" died last week, following a lengthy & courageous fight against cancer.

Son Carl, with whom I've been in regular contact over the years, confirmed this today.

On behalf of all former Hi Hi fans, I know I can offer to Carl & the family,  sincere condolence at this very sad time.

Starry made his Thirds' debut against Dundee on Saturday 30th August 1947

& almost instantly became a big favourite with the fans, and with very good reason.

Only two weeks previously Dundee had hammered Thirds 5 - 0 in a League Cup match, but Staroscik virtually took personal revenge on Dundee with a scintillating wing display, that helped them to a glorious 5- 1 victory.  Although not appearing on the score sheet, he set up three of the five goals. Adam McCulloch netted a hat trick & Young & Bobby Mitchell, completed the rout.

Banner Press headlines the following day screamed -

" Pole Star guides Thirds home "

"Hi Hi Hi For superb Polish - ed display"

"Cathkin's new star shines brightly".

Sadly for Thirds Starry was transferred to Northampton Town on 21st July 1951, before moving on to Bedford to complete his football career. Not surprising that he chose to continue " lighting up " everyone thereafter   through his Electrical Business in Bedford, as had been his Football habit throughout a distinguished career. That little heard adage completely fitted this man - HE PLAYED FOR THE JERSEY.

Thanks for the memories Starry.

Bert Bell.