Ted Ditchburn

English footballer and coach

Ted Ditchburn - Athletes & Sports Figures born October 24th, 1921
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A professional footballer and manager. Played as a goalkeeper and spent the majority of his playing career at Tottenham Hotspur from 1939 to 1959. Won the FA Cup in 1961 with Tottenham and later served as a coach. Managed several clubs, including a short stint at Wycombe Wanderers.

Played for Tottenham Hotspur

Won the FA Cup in 1961

Served as a coach after retirement

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