Eddie Spicer
Defender (1945-1954)
Date of Birth: 20-09-1922
Birthplace: Liverpool
Debut : 30th January 1946 v Bolton Wanderers (H) FA Cup: won 2-0
1st team games: 168
1st team goals: 2
Other clubs: Wolverhampton Wanderers, New Brighton
Eddie Spicer was decorated for bravery whilst serving in the Royal Marine in World War Two and displayed just as much courage on the field in the Red of Liverpool.
A former England schoolboys international, Eddie, who could kick with either foot, made his league debut for Liverpool on the opening day of the first post-war season 1946-47, although he had actually played in an FA Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers the previous January. Many of his early appearances for the club came in the half-back line but his preferred position was at left back.
He played in the 1950 FA Cup Final defeat by Arsenal but disaster struck a year later when he was ruled out for the whole of the 1951-52 season with a broken leg, sustained in a pre-season tour of Sweden.
He battled back to play 28 games in the 1952-53 season, but the following season another leg break, in a league game at Old Trafford forced his retirement from the game.
A popular figure, he was granted a testimonial by Liverpool and a crowd of over 40,000 turned up which showed how high in esteem he was held.
Eddie died, aged 82, on Christmas Day 2004 after a long illness.
Honours with Liverpool: First Division Championship 1946-47
Eddie Spicer