FLASHBACK: Mike Workman, Peter Bateman and Rod Thomas
Peter Bateman, owner of Bateman's Sports, welcomed Swindon Town and Welsh international Rod Thomas to the shops launch of stocking Mitre sports balls back in the 1970s.
Thomas is pictured to the right, alongside shop owner Peter Bateman (middle) and Mitre rep Mike Workman - a former Stroud Rugby captain.
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