{"product_id":"the-cannonball-kid-dave-hickson","title":"The Cannonball Kid","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"\u003e The Everton Hero\u003cbr\u003eWho Became The Cannonball Kid \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Cannonball Kid* brings Dave Hickson roaring back to life: blond quiff, fearless centre-forward play and the sort of commitment Everton supporters would recognise instantly. Scouted by the legendary Dixie Dean, Hickson became a Goodison Park hero in the 1950s, scoring 111 goals across two spells and giving Evertonians something to shout about during difficult years. \u003cbr\u003ePublished in 2014, this handsome large-format hardback has become increasingly difficult to find. There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about it too. At 29 × 22 cm, it has the look and feel of those traditional football annuals and sporting books once eagerly unwrapped at Christmas — making it a cracking present for an Everton supporter who actually remembers Hickson, Goodison Park and football from that remarkable era. \u003cbr\u003eHickson’s career crossed the Merseyside divide in extraordinary fashion. After Aston Villa and Huddersfield Town, he returned to Everton before joining Liverpool in 1959. Later came Tranmere Rovers, completing a unique Merseyside football story: Hickson represented Everton, Liverpool and Tranmere. Defenders knew he was coming; stopping him was another matter! \u003cbr\u003ePacked with huge crowds, FA Cup drama, old-school soccer and characters from a vanished football world, *The Cannonball Kid* is timeless Everton history. For collectors, lifelong Evertonians and anyone searching for a special football gift for Dad, Grandad or an older Blues supporter, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is one to buy while copies can still be found.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e \u003cu\u003eROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePublisher: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernonpublishing.com\/catalogue\/category\/deCoubertin+Books\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 128, 0); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e De Coubertin Books \u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernonpublishing.com\/catalogue\/category\/deCoubertin+Books\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e View More Books from the Publisher \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePublished: 8 July 2014\u003cbr\u003ePrice: £19.99\u003cbr\u003eHardback: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781909245075\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 29 × 22 × 1.7 cm (Hardback) \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PUBLISHED 2014","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57365269905788,"sku":"45MAIL","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/files\/TheCannonballKid_0001.png?v=1787948402","url":"https:\/\/www.soccerbooks.co.uk\/et\/products\/the-cannonball-kid-dave-hickson","provider":"SOCCER BOOKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}