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Alan Ball

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Born
1945-05-12
Shiny National flag Farnworth, Lancashire, England

Died
2007-04-25 (Aged 61)
Warsash, Hampshire, England

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Midfielder

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Deceased

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5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)

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Alan James Ball MBE (12 May 1945 – 25 April 2007) was an English professional footballer and manager. He was the youngest member of England's 1966 World Cup winning team and played as a midfielder for various clubs, scoring more than 180 league goals in a career spanning 22 years. His playing career also included a then national record £220,000 transfer from Everton to Arsenal at the end of 1971. After retiring as a player, he had a 15-year career as a manager which included spells in the top flight of English football with Portsmouth, Southampton and Manchester City.
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Trophy icon English FA Community ShieldTeam badge Everton1970
Trophy icon English ChampionshipTeam badge Everton1969-1970
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Team badge Bolton1960-1961Youth--
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Team badge Vancouver Whitecaps (NASL)1978-1979Permanent--
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