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Roy Hodgson
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Roy Hodgson

Athlete · born August 9, 1947

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Roy Hodgson is an English former football manager and player.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~18Joined Crystal Palace F.C.1965
  2. ~22Joined Ebbsfleet United F.C.1969
  3. ~24Joined Maidstone United F.C.1971

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