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Dixie Dean: The Inside Story of a Football Icon
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Product Description
Dixie Dean was one of football's greatest players during the last century - considered by many to be England's finest centre forward. In this definitive biography of the legendary Everton star, author John Keith draws on his own previously unpublished taped interviews as well as interviews from BBC Radio Merseyside archives. He has also spoken to Dixie's two sons and his daughter, all of whom have co-operated fully. The book will be published to coincide with Everton FC's unveiling of a new statue of Dean of Goodison Park. This is a unique insight into the life of a footballing legend and features the Everton icon's own compelling account of his remarkable life and times.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #164517 in Books
- Published on: 2001-09-20
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 256 pages
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About the Author
Broadeaster, author and journalist John Keith spent more than 30 years on the Daily Express northern sports desk. He currently hosts the BBC Radio Merseyside Saturday phone-in, and covers football for Ireland's national radio service, RTE. He has previously written a hugely successful biography of Bob Paisley for Robson Books.
Customer Reviews
The ultimate No 9
I have just finished reading this book,which took me 3 sittings and found it highly informative.Having read Geoff Hurst's autobiography earlier this year i was looking forward to reading this book about Everton's No 1 son but found it at times a little disappointing as it tended to, at times distract from the subject and chose to talk about other players which i found a little irratating but never the less it was a book which told me a lot about the greatest centre forward ever.
This is the first review i have ever submitted so it is a little rusty.
The Babe Ruth of football
Dean was quite simply the greatest centre forward to have ever played the game! A fascinating insight to a true footballing legend...
Excellent read
Very readable book of a true legend. You do not have to be an Everton supporter (said the ManU supporter) to appreciate this story of the greatest centre forward ever.
