We are delighted to announce that 'Dick Pym Way' is now officially open at St James Park.
The club has installed two street signs at either end of Dick Pym Way, and a special storyboard, which tells the story of Dick's career and his association with Exeter City.
On Friday, November 13, representatives of the Club and Trust were joined by Richard to officially unveil Dick Pym Way.
This acquisition of the land was made possible by the generosity of the Club’s former Chairman Richard Pym. The Trust would also like to thank Club Director Andrew Rothwell for his hard work in leading negotiations with Network Rail.
Richard’s kind donation to the Club continues a long association between the Club and the Pym family which extends more than a century. Richard’s grandfather Dick Pym made over 200 appearances for the Grecians either side of the Great War, including the Club’s historic tour of South America. He went on to play for Bolton Wanderers where he made more than 300 appearances and won the FA Cup on three occasions as well as representing England at international level.
Speaking about the honour of having the Jungle Path renamed to Dick Pym Way, Richard Pym said: “It’s absolutely fantastic, and I’d like to thank the club for making this happen. My granddad died 40 years ago, but I knew him for most of the first 40 years of my life, so he remains a very real presence for me.
“He was a really tough guy. He was a fisherman by trade and continued salmon fishing on the River Exe into his 80s. That toughness undoubtedly helped him as a goalkeeper, particularly in an era when you could practically charge the goalkeeper into the goal and it would count!
“He holds the record at Exeter City for 186 consecutive appearances, which is an incredible achievement, particularly in the modern game. He went on to play for Bolton Wanderers, winning three winners' medals, and also represented England.
“The fact that the club is recognising such a remarkable man here at St James Park is very special to me and to the whole family. This is an important piece of land for the club, and it's lovely that my granddad will be remembered here in this way. I'd like to thank the club again for making it happen.”
