Alan Ball moved to Everton from Blackpool in August 1966 for a fee of £110, 000, shortly after
playing a starring role for England in their memorable World Cup triumph. He spent just over
five years on Merseyside, scoring 66 goals in 208 league appearances, before a £220, 000 transfer
to Arsenal in December 1971. It was a move that shocked the Goodison faithful as only months
earlier manager Harry Catterick had stated that he would not even sell Ball for £1 million!
He is pictured above during the 0-0 draw against Leicester City on 27th November 1971.
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| Blackpool: |
1962-1963 |
Played |
5 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1963-1964 |
Played |
31 |
Scored |
13 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1964-1965 |
Played |
39 |
Scored |
11 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1965-1966 |
Played |
41 |
Scored |
16 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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| Transferred in August 1966 |
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| Everton: |
1966-1967 |
Played |
41 |
Scored |
15 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1967-1968 |
Played |
34 |
Scored |
20 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1968-1969 |
Played |
40 |
Scored |
16 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1969-1970 |
Played |
37 |
Scored |
10 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1970-1971 |
Played |
39 |
Scored |
2 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1971-1972 |
Played |
17 |
Scored |
3 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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