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Brian Labone

Died on April 24, 2006

Brian Labone, English footballer (b. 1940)

Brian Leslie Labone (23 January 1940 – 24 April 2006) was an English footballer who played for and captained Everton. A one-club man, Labone's professional career lasted from 1958 to 1971, during which he won the Football League championship twice and the FA Cup once. He also played 26 times for the England national football team.

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Deaths on April 24

Brian Labone

Died on April 24, 2006

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