It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Terry Spearman, passed away Monday afternoon.

Terry played for Blaydon after leaving Blaydon Grammar School and after going to university and qualifying as a chemist, he took up employment in Kent in the late 50’s eventually moving back to the North East to work in Peterlee and eventually he returned to his roots when he became part of the Dixon & Spearman company and operated their business outlet in Whickham until his retirement.
He did re-commence playing for Blaydon having in the past already represented Durham County at Championship level.
As his family developed, he had the pleasure of captaining the 3rd team for a number of years and his two sons, Graeme and Kevin appeared in this side with him but were told not to call him Dad on the field!!
His career as a player stretched from the 1950’s to the 1970’s albeit with gaps due to his employment. Upon giving up playing Terry served on the General Committee of the rugby club and was a Club Trustee, all of the time watching his sons play at 1st Team level.