Ronald William Dicks (13 April 1924 – 30 January 2004) was an English professional footballer who played primarily as a wing half. He spent his entire professional career with Middlesbrough, where he made 316 Football League appearances.
Career Dicks was born in Kennington, London. Having previously played as an amateur for Dulwich Hamlet, Dicks signed as an amateur for Middlesbrough in April 1943, as he was performing military service in the Royal Artillery nearby at Marske Aerodrome, and signed a professional contract shortly after. He played wartime football for Middlesbrough and was then stationed in Burma following the end of the Second World War.
After his return from military service, he made his league debut for Middlesbrough in August 1947. He made 316 league appearances between then and his retirement in 1958, playing largely at wing half but also acting as a utility player.
After football Following his retirement in 1958, he continued to live in Middlesbrough. He set up a furniture company and later worked in a sports shop.
Personal life He was the older brother of fellow footballer and football manager Alan Dicks, who played for Chelsea and Southend United, and managed Bristol City, amongst others.
He died on 30 January 2004, in James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, having outlived his wife Margaret.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMiddlesbrough1947–48First Division222102321948–49First Division192001921949–50First Division220402601950–51First Division351103611951–52First Division270303001952–53First Division100101101953–54First Division320203401954–55Second Division392104021955–56Second Division360203801956–57Second Division412304421957–58Second Division251002511958–59Second Division800080Career total3161018033410
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