Dennis Stevens

Dennis Stevens
Dennis Stevens
Personal information
Date of birth 30 November 1933 (1933-11-30) (age 77)
Place of birth Dudley, England
Playing position Inside forward
Youth career
– Bolton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1953–1962 Bolton Wanderers 273 (90)
1962–1965 Everton 102 (20)
1965–1966 Oldham Athletic 33 (0)
1966–1968 Tranmere Rovers 32 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Dennis Stevens (born 30 November 1933) is an English former footballer, born in Dudley, who played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Everton, Oldham Athletic and Tranmere Rovers.[1]

Stevens began his career with Bolton Wanderers and established himself in the side as a scheming inside forward, winning the FA Cup in 1958. He joined Everton in 1962 as cover, shortly before Bobby Collins moved to Leeds United.[2] He became a vital member of Everton's midfield, being an ever-present in the League over two seasons[3][4] and won the League Championship in 1963. After leaving Everton, he played for Oldham Athletic and Tranmere Rovers.[2]

Stevens is the cousin of Manchester United and England player Duncan Edwards who died as a result of the Munich Air Disaster.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Dennis Stevens". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/dennisstevens.htm. Retrieved 9 November 2009. 
  2. ^ a b "Everton Legends N–S". Everton F.C. http://www.evertonfc.com/history/everton-legends-n-s.html. Retrieved 10 November 2009. 
  3. ^ "Everton Season Stats 1962–1963". Everton F.C. http://www.evertonfc.com/stats/?mode=season&era_id=4&season_id=66&seasons=66. Retrieved 10 November 2009. 
  4. ^ "Everton Season Stats 1963–1964". Everton F.C. http://www.evertonfc.com/stats/?mode=season&era_id=4&season_id=67&seasons=67. Retrieved 10 November 2009. 
  5. ^ Sharrock, Gordon (15 January 2009). "September 14, 1957 - Division One: Wanderers 4 Manchester United 0". The Bolton News. http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/sportingmemories/memorablematches/4047666.September_14__1957___Division_One__Wanderers_4_Manchester_United_0/. Retrieved 10 November 2009. 

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