Alan Ball tribute

May 15 2007

Liverpool Echo

THE Liverpool Echo has produced a moving 28-page special in tribute to one of the greatest footballers Britain has ever known - Everton and England legend Alan Ball. This fascinating publication charts his career from a youngster breaking into the ranks at Blackpool to his starring rolefor England  in a World Cup Final in 1966 and his  title winning heroics with Everton, spearheading Goodison Park's  famous Ball, Kendall and Harvey 'Holy Trinity.'  There's an in depth look too from the Echo's Chief Sports Writer David Prentice at how - and why -  Ball left Everton for Arsenal amid controversy  in 1971. Packed with rare images and superb articles, it includes a moving tribute to Bally from hisclose  friend and Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright, plus a  special report onthe day Everton fans paid their respects at Goodison after his shocking sudden death - and on his incredibly moving funeral at Winchester Cathedral the following week. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT It is available in shops on Merseyside now for £1.50  - or from merseyshop

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