Christopher Duffy (21 October 1918 – 20 February 1978) was a Scottish

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who played as a

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in the

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. He scored the only goal for

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in extra time in the

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, against

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. Duffy, a fast and intelligent winger, first came to

as a war time guest player. A modest fee of £330 persuaded his home club, Leith Athletic to relinquish his services when he was demobilised from the armed forces. His appearance against Burnley was his third Cup Final. He aided Charlton against

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in the 1944 "South" Final and against

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the following year.

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* 1918 births 1978 deaths People from Methil Footballers from Fife Scottish footballers Men's association football outside forwards Charlton Athletic F.C. wartime guest players Charlton Athletic F.C. players Leith Athletic F.C. players English Football League players Scottish Football League players FA Cup final players {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1910s-stub