Ron Harris (footballer) his career. Between 1 April 2009 and 1 April 2010, Harris was attempting to set a new world record in signing the most autographs within a twelve-month period. This is being done via a UK-wide tour and via the sale of signed photos online. On 19 May 2011, he was given "Special Recognition Award" in a Chelsea player of the year ceremony. Ron Harris (footballer) Ronald Edward Harris (born 13 November 1944 in Hackney, London, England), known by the nickname "Chopper", is a former English footballer who played for Chelsea in the 1960s and 1970s. Harris is widely regarded as
Chelsea Pensioner on 8 November 2010 in order to raise money for the Chelsea Pensioners' Appeal. Featuring Dame Vera Lynn, Katherine Jenkins, The Soldiers, and Janey Cutler, the album is full of well known wartime songs and includes their traditional march, "The Old Brigade". Nearby Chelsea Football Club has been affiliated with the Chelsea Pensioners for many years; the club's first nickname was the "Pensioners" and until the 1950s the club crest featured a Chelsea pensioner. Residents of the Hospital can be seen attending Chelsea's home games at Stamford Bridge. When Chelsea won the Premier League title in 2005, Chelsea Pensioners formed