The worlds of film, television and Hattrick are in mourning following the death of Charlie "Bud" Tingwell. Bud will remembered by all for his stellar acting career and as his role as The Units favourite forward.
Born in Sydney, Bud's prodigious talent was obvious from a young age when he became Australia's youngest radio announcer at station 2CH. When WWII broke out, Bud joined the Royal Australian Air Force, flying many dangerous missions over Nazi territory in Europe and the Middle East.
After the war, Bud worked as an actor in film and television constantly for almost his entire life, in Australia, the UK and hollywood. His most famous roles were in the TV series homicide, as well as legendary Aussie movies "Breaker Morant" and "The Castle".
On the Hattrick field, Bud was an original member of The Units. He played 83 games for the club, including many in the Nuclear Cup, where he scored more than 20 goals, believed to be a record. Perhaps his greatest day was the final of the inaugural Nuclear Cup, where he scored the final goal, ensuring victory for his beloved Units.
Bud died just 2 days after retirement from Hattrick, his last match was a testimonial to him against the Green Loraxes. Fittingly, his last ever action was to score a goal, from the penalty spot in an exciting shoot-out.
Charlie "Bud" Tingwell was today inducted into The Units Hall Of Fame, where he joins fellow founding members of The Units, Frankie Motlop and Randall Sadler.
After Bud's departure, The Units have only one original player left in the squad - midfielder and probable future coach Rocky Naiqama. Rocky stated:
I will dedicate all of my future efforts with The Units to the memory of Charlie "Bud" Tingwell.
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