From league and FA Cup winners to national champions, England stars, a rally driver and a medal winning swimmer, here are 15 stars who have done themselves and our town proud.
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1. Bob Wilson
Goalkeeper Bob Wilson enjoyed an 11 year-long career with Arsenal and was part of their 1970/71 double winning side. He is pictured here during Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Chelsea in 1973. Photo: Getty Images
2. John Lukic
Goalkeeper John Lukic made 596 appearances for Arsenal and Leeds United during a career which spanned from 1978 to 2001. He played in one of the most iconic games in English history when Arsenal clinched the 1988/80 league title in the final minute at Anfield. Photo: Getty Images
3. John Lowe
Along with Eric Bristow and Jocky Wilson, he was known for dominating darts during the 1980s. Lowe was world champion on three occasions, in 1979, 1987 and 1993. Photo: Paul Gilham
4. Fred Davis
Iconic snooker player Fred Davis dominated the sport between 1948 to 1956, winning eight World Championships in the process. His professional career started in 1929 at the age of 15, playing billiards, before he competed in his first World Snooker Championship in 1937. Photo: Getty Images