Person    | Male  Born 10/5/1969 

Dennis Bergkamp

Categories: Sport / Games

Countries: Netherlands

Footballer. Born in Amsterdam. Nicknamed 'The Non-Flying Dutchman' because of his aviophobia. He played for Ajax in his home country and for Arsenal F.C. from 1995 to 2006. 

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Dennis Bergkamp

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