Source: Liverpool_Echo
Dave Prentice on the 50th anniversary of Golden Vision Alex Young signing for Everton FC
IT was 50 years ago today . . . that Merseyside football's enduring love affair with the Golden Vision was launched.[LNB]On November 23, 1960, two promising young Scottish footballers signed for Everton from Hearts.[LNB]George Thomson's name became little more than a footnote in Everton history.[LNB] Show Caption Alex Young ready for actionAlex Young pictured playing for the Blues in 1963Alex Young in action for Everton FCAlex Young outside Goodison ParkAlex Young in action for Everton FCEverton's Brian Labone and Alex Young hold the cup aloft after beating Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 in the 1966 FA Cup finalThe Everton FC holy trinity? Tommy Lawton, Alex Young and Dixie DeanAlex Young equalises for Everton in the 5-4 thrilling win over West Brom on September 17, 1966Alex Young in action for Everton FCEverton legend Alex Young at the launch of his autobiography, holding a painting of his famous goal against Spurs in 1962/63An Everton fan is escorted out of Goodison Park after protestingm to get rid of manager Harry Cattrick and keep goal hero Alex YoungAlex Young in action for Everton FC Alex Young, however, became a Goodison God.[LNB]In the following seven years Young made 271 Everton appearances, scoring 87 goals, winning a League Championship and an FA Cup winners medal.
