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Title
Duncan Edwards (1936–1958)
Date
1998–1999
Medium
patinated bronze
Measurements
H 360 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 200 x W 140 x D 140 cm
Accession number
DY2_RA_S017
Acquisition method
commissioned by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and others
Work type
Statue
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
14th October 1999
Access
at all times
Inscription description
on the front of the pedestal: BORN IN DUDLEY / 'The most complete footballer I have ever seen' / Jimmy Murphy – Asst Manager / DUNCAN / EDWARDS / 1936–1958 / ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL HONOURS / 18 Appearances – 5 Goals / MANCHESTER UNITED CAREER / 175 Appearances – 21 Goals / 2 League Championship Medals; on the back of the pedestal: 'The best player I've ever seen / The best player I've ever played with / The only player / who ever made me feel inferior' / Sir Bobby Charlton