Dusty Rhodes

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Ephraim Rhodes (16 August 1882 – 30 September 1960) was an English professional footballer and manager who played in the Football League for Sunderland in the early 20th century. He also played for and managed Brentford in the Southern League and was posthumously inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in May 2015.Wikipedia

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Nationality
United Kingdom
Birthplace
South Bank
Born
16 Aug 1882
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Born in South Bank, North Yorkshire , Rhodes began his career in his hometown at Northern League club South Bank . [ 2 ] He moved to divisional rivals Grangetown Athletic in 1901 and finished runners-up in the Northern League during the 1901–02 season. [ 2 ] Rhodes' performances earned him a move to reigning Football League First Division champions Sunderland in May 1902. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] He made only five appearances during the 1902–03 season, [ 4 ] but slowly forced his way into the team during the 1903–04 season, making 16 appearances. [ 5 ] Rhodes was a regular during the 1904–05 season, making 28 appearances and scoring a penalty to register his first goal for the club. [ 6 ] He made 24 appearances and scored another penalty during the 1905–06 season. Rhodes was a virtual ever-present during the 1906–07 season, making 39 appearances and scoring two goals. [ 7 ] 1907–08 would be Rhodes' final season with Sunderland, in which he made only eight appearances, but he scored his only goal for the club from open play. [ 8 ] He made 120 appearances and scored five goals in a six-season spell with the Rokerites. [ 9 ]Wikipedia

Career
Sunderland A.F.C. (1902–08)Brentford F.C. (1908–15)Crystal Palace F.C. (1919–22)South Bank F.C.
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Sunderland career (from season records)
162
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6
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SeasonAppsGoalsMins
1907-08162
1905-06482
1904-05562
1903-04320
1902-03100

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