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Memorial held for World Cup star Memorial held for World Cup star
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A memorial service to celebrate the life of former Everton player and World Cup winner Alan Ball has taken place in his home town in Greater Manchester.A memorial service to celebrate the life of former Everton player and World Cup winner Alan Ball has taken place in his home town in Greater Manchester.
Ball, who was born in Farnworth, Bolton, was the youngest member of the England World Cup winning side in 1966.Ball, who was born in Farnworth, Bolton, was the youngest member of the England World Cup winning side in 1966.
He collapsed outside his home in April after tackling a bonfire. A post-mortem examination revealed that the 61-year-old had died of natural causes. He collapsed outside his Hampshire home in April after tackling a bonfire. A post-mortem examination revealed the 61-year-old had died of natural causes.
More than 300 people attended the service at Bolton Parish Church.More than 300 people attended the service at Bolton Parish Church.
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The industrious midfielder, who was awarded an MBE in 2000, had many links with football clubs across the UK.The industrious midfielder, who was awarded an MBE in 2000, had many links with football clubs across the UK.
He started his career at Blackpool and went on to play for Everton, Arsenal and Southampton before a spell in the United States.He started his career at Blackpool and went on to play for Everton, Arsenal and Southampton before a spell in the United States.
He also went on to manage seven clubs, including Portsmouth, Southampton and Manchester City.He also went on to manage seven clubs, including Portsmouth, Southampton and Manchester City.
His funeral was held at Winchester Cathedral on 3 May.His funeral was held at Winchester Cathedral on 3 May.