Kevin Dick (born 27 October 1957), also known by the

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of "Iron Teddy Bear", is an English former professional

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footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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, Halifax and

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, as a

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-kicking .

Background

Kevin Dick is the son of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s for

and

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, Alec Dick. Kevin Dick's birth was registered in

district,

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, England. He has worked as a

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Playing career

International honours

Kevin Dick won

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s for

while at Leeds in 1980 against New Zealand (2 matches).

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Kevin Dick played , and scored a try, two

s, a

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, and a

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' 16-7 victory over

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in the 1977 Challenge Cup Final during the 1976–77 season at

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on Saturday 7 May 1977, in front of a crowd of 80,871, and appeared as a substitute in the 14–12 victory over St. Helens in the 1978 Challenge Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at

on Saturday 13 May 1978, in front of a crowd of 96,000.

County Cup Final appearances

Kevin Dick played , and scored three

s in

' 15–6 victory over Halifax in the 1979 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1979–80 season at

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on Saturday 27 October 1979, and played , was

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winning the White Rose Trophy, and scored two

s and a

in the 8–7 victory over

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in the 1980 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1980–81 season at

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on Saturday 8 November 1980.

John Player Trophy/John Player Special Trophy Final appearances

Kevin Dick played , and scored two

s in

' 4–15 defeat by

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in the 1982–83 John Player Trophy Final during the 1982–83 season at

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on Saturday 22 January 1983, and played , and scored a try in the 18–10 victory over

in the 1983–84 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1983–84 season at

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on Saturday 14 January 1984.

Club career

Kevin Dick made his début for

in 1975, and was transferred from

to Hull F.C. in 1986 in exchange for Trevor Skerrett and Andy Gascoigne.

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Dick, Kevin 1957 births Living people English rugby league players Great Britain national rugby league team players Halifax Panthers players Huddersfield Giants players Hull F.C. players Leeds Rhinos players Rugby league players from Leeds Rugby league halfbacks 20th-century English sportsmen