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Sir Stanley Matthews CBE

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Sir Stanley Matthews C.B.E. Born Hanley 1st February 1915 His name is symbolic of the beauty of his game, his fame, timeless and international, his sportsmanship and modesty universally acclaimed A magical player of the people for the people Sculptor Colin Melbourne

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