Dick Ebdon

Background

He was born in Ottery Saint Mary.

Career

Dick "Digger" Ebdon joined Exeter City from local side Ottery Street Mary in December 1935 and went on to score 52 goals in 139 league games for the Grecians in a career interrupted by war. However, with competition from Jack Conley and Ron Shaw played only four further games before leaving league football. Ebdon died in April 1987 aged 73.

Achievements

• In July 1948 he moved to Torquay United and scored on his debut in a 3-1 win at home to N ottinghamshire County.