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West Ham’s club history piece recalls the 1958 promotion-clinching win at Middlesbrough and the team factors behind the turnaround.
West Ham return to top flight
West Ham's official history piece recalls their 3-1 win at Middlesbrough in April 1958, which secured Second Division title and promotion back to the First Division after 26 years. It quotes chairman Reg Pratt praising Ted Fenton, the staff and players, and says weight training and team spirit were key factors.