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What was Dixie Dean's full name?

  • William Ralph Dean

  • John William Dean

  • Ralph William Dean

  • William John Dean

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William Ralph Dean, known as Dixie Dean, was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalscorers of all time. Dean played for several clubs, including Everton, Manchester United, and Notts County. He scored a record 60 goals in the 1927-28 season for Everton, a record that still stands today. Dean also represented England 16 times, scoring 18 goals.
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