Dick White
Centre Half (1955-1962)
Date of Birth: 18-8-1931
Birthplace: Scunthorpe
Debut : 10th March 1956 v Barnsley (A) Football League Division Two: won 5-0
1st team games: 216
1st team goals: 1
Other clubs: Scunthorpe United, Doncaster Rovers, Kettering Town (player/manager)
Dependable centre half Dick White was signed from his hometown club Scunthorpe United in November 1955 as a replacement for Laurie Hughes.
He had to wait until the 1957-58 season to make his mark at Anfield but later captained the club and went on to miss just two matches in four consecutive seasons. White never gave less than 100 per cent and became a favourite with the Anfield crowd for his determination and will to win.
His only goal for Liverpool came in an FA Cup match at Southend when his equaliser 11 minutes from time rescued the Reds who went on to win and book a quarter final place.
Following the arrival of Ron Yeats, White lost the captaincy and his place in the centre of defence. His adaptability saw him switch to right back and it was in that position that he won a Second Division Championship medal in 1961/62, making 24 appearances.
He was sold to Doncaster Rovers in May 1962 for a reported fee of £4,000 and made over 80 appearances for the Bell Vue club.
Honours with Liverpool: Second Division Championship 1961-62
Dick White