Clubs played for: Blackburn Rovers, Everton, Birmingham, Blackpool, Brighton & Hove Albion (1959-1972)
Born: 1941
Birthplace: Blackburn
Position: Forward
Biography: Born in Blackburn he signed for his hometown club in 1959.Nicknamed 'Boomer' for his powerful right foot he was named in Englands provisional 1966 World Cup squad but a knee injury sustained in a F.A.Cup match meant he would not be selected for the final squad.He had won three caps for England during his Everton career & scored five goals which included a hat-trick on his debut against the USA.He finished his playing career in 1973 by which time he had made 354 league appearances for his clubs scoring 168 goals. He then worked as a fork lift truck driver.Now he still remains living in Blackburn at Mill Hill & occasionally watches them play.
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