Football player and manager. Born at Farnworth, Lancashire. He played principally for Arsenal, Blackpool and Everton and went on to manage seven different teams. A member of the winning England team in the 1966 World Cup. Died at his home in Warsash, Hampshire after suffering a heart attack whilst trying to put out a blaze in his garden.
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Alan Ball
{Around plinth of statue:} Bobby Moore Captain• Ray Wilson• Alan Ball• Nobby ...
Multiple stage bicycle race, which has been held annually (apart from the world wars) since its inception. Its first organiser was Henri Desgrange, and originally it ran around the perimeter of Fra...
Football club. Formed as Fulham St Andrew's Church Sunday School F.C. by worshippers in the church at Star Road, West Kensington. The club which plays at Craven Cottage in Fulham has spent twenty-f...
Politician and Nobel prize-winner. Born Philip John Noel-Baker at Woodstock, Brondesbury Park. Educated in Britain and America. During his career at Cambridge, he was selected for the 1500 metres e...
Person, Peace, Politics & Administration, Sport / Games, USA
Footballer and football manger. Born at 15 Lennox Street, Worsthorne. near Burnley, Lancashire. As a centre-half he played for various clubs including Brentford and Fulham. After retiring from play...
Holder of land and water speed records. Born Chislehurst, Kent. He broke the land speed record for the first time in 1924 and went on to break it a further nine times (five at Daytona Beach, Florid...
