About Dick Ebdon
Lived 1913 – 1987 (aged 73). Dick Ebdon was a British association football player.
Richard George Ebdon (3 May 1913 – 27 April 1987) was an English professional football forward. He was born and died in Ottery St Mary, Devon.
Dick "Digger" Ebdon joined Exeter City from local side Ottery St Mary in December 1935 and went on to score 52 goals in 139 league games for the Grecians in a career interrupted by war. In July 1948 he moved to Torquay United and scored on his debut in a 3–1 win at home to Notts County. However, with competition from Jack Conley and Ron Shaw played only four further games before leaving league football.
Ebdon died in April 1987 aged 73.
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Who was Dick Ebdon?
English footballer (1913-1987)
When was Dick Ebdon born?
Dick Ebdon was born on 3 May 1913 in Ottery St Mary.
When did Dick Ebdon die?
Dick Ebdon died on 27 April 1987 in Ottery St Mary.
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Dick Ebdon was an association football player.
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Dick Ebdon was British.
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