Overview
- Middlesbrough confirmed Boam’s passing in a statement offering condolences to his family and friends.
- The centre-back made 322 appearances for Boro between 1971 and 1979 after a £50,000 move from Mansfield Town.
- He was named Middlesbrough player of the year in his first season and later became a mainstay of Charlton’s side.
- Boam joined Newcastle United in August 1979 for a reported £170,000 and played 69 games over two seasons.
- After retiring in 1983, he lived in Kirkby and worked for Kodak before running local shops, as tributes poured in from supporters and former teammates including Jim Platt.