About Dick Edwards
Lived 1942 – 2025 (aged 82–83). Dick Edwards was a British association football player.
Richard Thomas Edwards (20 November 1942 – 16 June 2025) was an English professional footballer who played as a central defender for numerous clubs, including Aston Villa, Mansfield Town, Torquay United, and Notts County.
Edwards was signed as the replacement for John Sleeuwenhoek the master of the sliding tackle.He commenced at right back but later under Tommy Doherty he switched to centre-half to partner Brian Tiler.
Edwards was also a country musician who released several singles and albums, including "Torquay United's War Cry" while a player for that club in 1972.
Edwards died on 16 June 2025, at the age of 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Edwards?
English footballer (born 1942)
When was Dick Edwards born?
Dick Edwards was born on 20 November 1942.
When did Dick Edwards die?
Dick Edwards died in 2025.
What was Dick Edwards's occupation?
Dick Edwards was an association football player.
What nationality was Dick Edwards?
Dick Edwards was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Edwards (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Edwards. https://biography.guide/dick-edwards/
MLA: "Dick Edwards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-edwards/.
Chicago: "Dick Edwards." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-edwards/.
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