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Duncan Edwards
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Duncan Edwards

Athlete · born October 1, 1936 · died 1958

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Duncan Edwards was an English footballer who played as a left-half for Manchester United and the England national team. He was one of the Busby Babes, the young United team formed under manager Matt Busby in the mid-1950s, playing 177 matches for the club.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~17Joined Manchester United F.C.1953
  2. ~18Joined England national under-21 association football team1954
  3. ~19Joined England men's national association football team1955

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