About Fred Pickering
Lived 1941 – 2019 (aged 78). Fred Pickering was a British association football player.
Frederick Pickering (19 January 1941 – 9 February 2019) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Club career Pickering began his career with his hometown club, Blackburn Rovers, in 1959, signing professional forms on his 17th birthday. He signed for Everton for £80,000 in 1964 but missed the 1966 FA Cup final, his replacement Mike Trebilcock scoring twice in a 3-2 win over Sheffield Wednesday
International career Pickering won three caps and scored five goals for England in 1964 during his Everton career. He made his international debut on 27 May 1964, against the United States, and scored a hat-trick in a 10–0 victory for Alf Ramsey's team.
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Who was Fred Pickering?
England footballer (1941-2019)
When was Fred Pickering born?
Fred Pickering was born on 19 January 1941 in Blackburn.
When did Fred Pickering die?
Fred Pickering died on 9 February 2019 in Lancashire.
What was Fred Pickering's occupation?
Fred Pickering was an association football player.
What nationality was Fred Pickering?
Fred Pickering was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Pickering. https://biography.guide/fred-pickering/
MLA: "Fred Pickering." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-pickering/.
Chicago: "Fred Pickering." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-pickering/.
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