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Radio Shropshire,5 mins
Dawley's 'Fatty' Foulke
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He was English football's first massive star and his bulk led to the need for ball boys. William Foulke was born on this day 150 years ago in Dawley. His playing career saw him win two FA Cups for Sheffield United and he was also Chelsea's first ever captain and goalkeeper.
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