After the first game finished 1-1 at White Hart Lane, some 49,500 crammed into St Andrews to see Billy Bingham's goal send the Hatters through to Wembley, where they were ultimately beaten by Nottingham Forest. Below, the Luton News takes a special look at just who took to the field in Birmingham for Town that day.
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The Luton Town FA Cup final squad of 1959 | jpimedia
. Ron Baynham
England goalkeeper was in starring form for the Hatters on the day, keeping a clean sheet as the Canaries just couldn't break through his defences. | Getty
. Brendan McNally
Right back moved to Luton Town from Ireland in 1956, staying for eight years. Played in the cup final too, as he was involved in a challenge with Roy Dwight, cousin of Sir Elton John, that saw him break his leg. | jpimedia
. Ken Hawkes
Broke into the first-team two seasons beforehand, making over 100 appearances for the club. Was famous for playing alongside brother Barry in the same Hatters team. | jpimedia
. John Groves
Spent over 10 years with the Hatters as wing half/inside forward, with 251 appearances to his name before moving to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in 1963. Played all nine games in the competition. | jpimedia
1. Ron Baynham
England goalkeeper was in starring form for the Hatters on the day, keeping a clean sheet as the Canaries just couldn't break through his defences. | Getty
2. Brendan McNally
Right back moved to Luton Town from Ireland in 1956, staying for eight years. Played in the cup final too, as he was involved in a challenge with Roy Dwight, cousin of Sir Elton John, that saw him break his leg. | jpimedia
3. Ken Hawkes
Broke into the first-team two seasons beforehand, making over 100 appearances for the club. Was famous for playing alongside brother Barry in the same Hatters team. | jpimedia
4. John Groves
Spent over 10 years with the Hatters as wing half/inside forward, with 251 appearances to his name before moving to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in 1963. Played all nine games in the competition. | jpimedia