The Story of an Underdog Sports Team and a Rock Star

NPR | By Lauren Frayer,

Greg Dixon

Published August 27, 2024 at 8:57 AM EDT

Honorary Life President Sir Elton John in attendance for the unveiling of 'The Sir Elton John stand' during the Sky Bet Championship match between Watford and Wigan Athletic at Vicarage Road on December 13, 2014 in Watford, England.

At one time, in the 1970s, Watford Football Club in England was at the bottom of the rankings. Then rock superstar Elton John purchased the team and turned their fortunes around. Our London correspondent tells us the tale of the failing soccer club and the rock star.
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