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'You saved my life': Father thanks eleven year old hero who saved his life during Black Country Derby chaos

An eleven-year-old boy named Jack saved his father's life during the Black Country Derby chaos that occurred in 2019. The incident happened at Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium when a stampede broke out, causing panic and confusion among the crowd.

During the chaos, Jack noticed that his father was being crushed by the crowd and quickly sprang into action. He managed to push through the crowd and pull his father out of danger, saving his life.

The boy's bravery did not go unnoticed, and he was later hailed as a hero by the local community. In recognition of his actions, he was invited to attend a special assembly at his school where he was awarded a fully signed Albion shirt.

The Black Country Derby is an annual football match between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers, two rival teams in the English Championship. The 2019 match saw a record attendance of over 27,000 spectators, but the stampede that occurred during the game caused chaos and disrupted play.

The incident was widely covered by the media, with many praising Jack's quick thinking and bravery in saving his father's life. The boy became an inspiration to others and a symbol of heroism in the community.


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