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Ian Rush
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Ian Rush

Athlete · born October 20, 1961

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Ian James Rush is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is regarded as one of the best strikers of all time and one of the greatest Welsh players ever. Rush played for Liverpool from 1980 to 1987 and 1988 to 1996.

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~19Joined Liverpool F.C.1980
  2. ~19Joined Wales men's national association football team1980
  3. ~25Joined Juventus FC1986
  4. ~35Joined Leeds United F.C.1996
  5. ~36Joined Newcastle United F.C.1997
  6. ~37Joined Sheffield United F.C.1998

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