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30. Johnny Morrissey

Top 60 Everton Players: #30. Johnny Morrissey Snr.

March 1, 2010
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Top 60 Everton Players: #30. Johnny Morrissey Snr.

30. Johnny Morrissey Snr. (1962-72) 311 appearances, 50 goals Another trapeze artist on the wing – as testament to his balance he wore rubber studs in all weather – but Morrissey was extremely tough, too. Add to this the fact that this red turned Blue for ÂŁ10,000 in 1962 and you have the perfect Goodison idol. Morrissey made his debut against Liverpool after signing for Everton – and he scored in a 2-2 draw but the brilliance of the Holy Trinity has often, unfairly, left this man in the dark. Morrissey scored 50 goals for the Blues, and regularly dispensed languid floated crosses for Joe Royle to attack with...

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