Doc, I too remember having to get in to the North back in the 70's as early as 1.30 to get where we wanted to be. 90 minutes of having nothing to do apart from banter and having to watch the hallowed Goldstone turf. Great great days!
I don't think they let us in any earlier hence the 1.30 memory.
My big brother, 1966. I was 5 and remember thinking it was just amazing. I was hooked and still am. No idea who we played.
First away game was at Bournemouth, April 1972 just before my 11th birthday. Thank heavens I found the Albion.