Baz’s one-eyed widow says ‘I’m so proud’ as new tribute unveiled

The widow of one-eyed Baz has spoken of her pride as a new tribute to the legend was unveiled at a place he loved. Barrington Patterson was a big fan of Birmingham City FC.

Now a life-saving defibrillator has been installed at the Blues ground in memory of the respected man, who is not only known for his mixed martial arts skills but also in Coventry clubland. His wife Tracey unveiled a new defibrillator – the second donated in her husband’s memory on Saturday, BirminghamLive reports.

Joined by tycoon Jeremy Dale, sports commentator Tom Ross, she told BirminghamLive: “Barrington would be extremely proud to have a defibrillator in its beloved city of Birmingham.

“He campaigned in schools and prisons with the ‘knives down, gloves up’ campaign, so it was also important to have a double cupboard containing a bleeding control kit. Lynne Baird worked with me and supported me in getting a custom cabinet that was reminiscent of Barrington and also her son Dan.”

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She explained that they now plan to install a third in honor of her husband, who died of a heart attack in March 2022, aged just 56. “The friends of Barrington and Birmingham FC have been a huge support in working with me to continue Barrington’s legacy. ,” she said.

“We will now work to get defibrillator number three installed in Birmingham city centre. Thank you to all the wonderful people who continue to support me.”

After being a member of Birmingham City hooligan group Zulu Warriors in his early days, he went on to turn his life around and was known for his tireless charity work.

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