Members of the victorious Singapore team, (from left), Lim Teng Sai, Edmund Wee, V. Khanisen and Zainal Abidin doing a lap of honour after their victory. This victory sparked a run that saw Singapore reach four consecutive finals, winning two titles. -- ST FILE PHOTO

They were your typical boys next door, kids whom Singaporeans from Toa Payoh to Bedok could easily relate to.