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Radio Shropshire,18 Oct 2024,5 mins

Dawley’s “Fatty” Foulke

Secret Shropshire

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He was English football's first massive star and his bulk led to the need for ball boys. William Foulke was born in Dawley 150 years ago and was a huge hit with football fans wherever he played. His playing career saw him win two FA Cups for Sheffield United and he was also Chelsea's first ever captain and goalkeeper.

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