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William Ralph Dean blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Birkenhead born William Ralph 'Dixie' Dean 1907-1980. Played for Tranmere Rovers 1923-1925 before moving to Everton. His 60 goals in the 1927-28 season remains an all time record. In 2002 'Dixie' was inducted into the inaugural English Football Hall of Fame. Recorded plaque organisation: Conservation Areas Wirral.
William Ralph 'Dixie' Dean was a prolific English footballer known for his time at Everton, where he scored an astounding 60 goals in the 1927-28 season, a record that still stands; in recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the inaugural English Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

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