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Billy Meredith (1953)

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Considered the first footballing superstar, Billy Meredith played for both Manchester clubs in a long and glittering career spanning twenty seven seasons from 1892 to 1924. In 1953 he spoke to the BBC about his career and how he managed to be so successful.

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