William Ralph Dean blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: William Ralph Dean. Dixie Dean the legendary Everton centre forward was the most lethal header of the ball in the history of the game. In his first full season with Everton in 1925-26 he scored 32 goals in 38 games. The pinnacle of his career was in the 1927-28 season when he scored an unpassable total of 60 league goals in 39 games. Recorded plaque organisation: Everton Football Club.

William Ralph Dean, known as Dixie Dean, was a legendary Everton footballer renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, particularly noted for scoring 60 goals in just 39 league games during the 1927-28 season, a record that stands unparalleled.