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5 unusual facts about Dixie Dean


1926 in Wales

England footballer Dixie Dean fractures his skull in a motorcycle accident near Holywell.

Pensby

The famous Everton FC footballer Dixie Dean played for Pensby Institute in his early days, on the fields at the side of Gills Lane.

Rob Finch

Bob made two England International trials, one of them for the Rest v England, opposite the great Dixie Dean.

Thomas H. McIntosh

At Everton he was most famous for spotting and signing Dixie Dean.

Wilf Wild

In Wild's first season in charge Manchester City reached the 1933 FA Cup final, but lost 3–0 to a Dixie Dean inspired Everton.


Dick Forshaw

Forshaw was allowed to leave Liverpool in March 1927, he made the short journey across Stanley Park to Everton where he linked up with Toffees legend Dixie Dean, Forshaw's experience helped Everton win the League title in his first season there.


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