Ronnie Dicks

Ronald William Dicks was an English professional footballer who played primarily as a wing half. He spent his entire professional career with Middlesbrough, where he made 316 Football League appearances.

Career

Dicks was born in Kennington, London. Having previously played as an amateur for Dulwich Hamlet, Dicks signed as an amateur for Middlesbrough in April 1943, as he was performing military service in the Royal Artillery nearby at Marske Aerodrome, and signed a professional contract shortly after. He played wartime football for Middlesbrough and was then stationed in Burma following the end of the Second World War.
After his return from military service, he made his league debut for Middlesbrough in August 1947. He made 316 league appearances between then and his retirement in 1958, playing largely at wing half but also acting as a utility player.

After football

Following his retirement in 1958, he continued to live in Middlesbrough. He set up a furniture company and later worked in a sports shop.

Personal life

He was the older brother of fellow footballer and football manager Alan Dicks, who played for Chelsea and Southend United, and managed Bristol City, amongst others.
He died on 30 January 2004, in James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, having outlived his wife Margaret.