'Hitchy is always with us' - the keeper who died after one-punch attack
The memory of James Hitchcock lives on at non-league Barton Town, almost two years after he died following being punched on a visit to York.
James Hitchcock, a goalkeeper for non-league Barton Town, died in a one-punch attack in December 2024. The attack occurred on his way back from a day out with friends at York Railway Station. James, known as Hitchy, was 32 years old when he died. His family and friends are still mourning his loss, and the football club is in mourning as well.
James was a popular team-mate, known for his distinctive laugh and infectious smile. The club has honored his memory by sewing a tribute shirt with the number "1" on the back and placing a plaque in memory of him. James' father, Chris, says his life has changed forever because of the "one senseless act".
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