1. Gordon West was an English professional football goalkeeper.
10 Facts About Gordon West
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Gordon West won three international caps in a career that included a long stint at Everton.
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The Lancashire club signed him, and Gordon West made his debut for Blackpool at the age of 17.
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Gordon West became the club's first-choice goalkeeper for more than ten years, forming a partnership with central defender and captain, Brian Labone.
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Gordon West made 399 appearances for the Toffees and retired in 1973.
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Gordon West came out of retirement after three years to play briefly for cross-Mersey rivals Tranmere Rovers.
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Gordon West made seventeen League appearances for the Wirral club.
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Gordon West turned down a place in the 1970 FIFA World Cup squad because he wanted to stay at home with his family.
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Former Everton and Wales goalkeeper Neville Southall campaigned for Gordon West to be rewarded with a testimonial game by Everton for his eleven years of service.
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Gordon West's funeral was attended by Martin Buchan, Colin Harvey, Dave Hickson, John Hurst, Cliff Marshall, Peter Reid, George Telfer, Derek Temple, Tommy Wright and former player and manager Joe Royle, along with former chairman Sir Philip Carter, who paid tribute at the service.