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Dixie Dean - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | William Ralph Dean (January 22, 1907-March 1, 1980), popularly known as Dixie Dean, was an English football player, one of the most prolific centre forwards in English football history, who is best known for his legendary exploits at Everton. |
 | | His nickname "Dixie" is said to have been given to him by fans due to his dark complexion and curly fl hair, which was, in their perception, similar to that of African-Americans in the Southern United States. |
 | | In 2001, a statue of Dean was erected outside the Park End of the stadium carrying the inscription, "Footballer, Gentleman, Evertonian." In 2002 Dean became an Inaugural Inductee to the English Football Hall of Fame. |
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