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Everton FC 12 days of Christmas - 12 Hall of Fame legends
As the festive season approaches, we have put together a special online 12 days of Christmas with an Everton FC twist. A new installment will be online at www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/efc and www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/efc each day up to the 25th[LNB]There are many prominent figures who stand out in the Blues rich footballing history, but the contribution of 12 legends has been officially recognised by the English Football Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame seeks to celebrate the talents of the greatest players and managers to have graced the English leagues. Potential inductees must either be retired or at least 30 years of age if they are still active in the game. The Hall of Fame is housed at the National Football Museum, currently being relocated to Manchester.[LNB] Dixie Dean - 2002 inductee[LNB]William "Dixie" Dean, perhaps Everton's most famous footballing son, was among the 22 inaugural inductees when the Hall of Fame began in 2002. For more on Dixie Dean's legendary exploits in the Blue shirt, check out the ninth day of Everton FC Christmas - Dixie Dean, football's greatest number nine.[LNB] Paul Gascoigne - 2002 inductee[LNB]Like Dixie Dean, Gazza was included in the inaugural Hall of Fame inductees back in 2002. Despite arriving at Goodison Park in the autumn of his playing career, Gascogine did enough to endear himself to the Everton faithful, scoring his first goal against Bolton Wanderers in November 2001 and making more than 30 appearances for the club.[LNB] Alan Ball - 2003 inductee[LNB]For more on EFC legend Alan Ball, see our eighth day of Everton FC Christmas - the greatest number eight of them all, little curly Alan Ball.[LNB] Tommy Lawton - 2003 inductee[LNB]Prolific forward Tommy Lawton scored goals wherever he went. After a season at Burnley, he joined the Blues in 1936 and stayed until 1939. Playing alongside the ageing Dixie Dean, Lawton ran riot in his second and third seasons at Goodison Park, scoring 62 goals in those two campaigns.[LNB] Gary Lineker - 2003 inductee[LNB]Lineker wasn't at Everton long, but he certainly made an impact: 40 goals in 57 appearances. He scored three hat-tricks for the Blues and helped them to the FA Cup Final and second place in the league.[LNB] Howard Kendall - 2003 inductee[LNB]An Everton great as a player and perhaps even greater as a manager. For more on Howard Kendall, see our third day of Everton FC Christmas - the Holy Trinity.[LNB]The other six Blues Hall of Fame legends >>>>>>
