Ricky Heppolette

Richard Alfred William Heppolette^[1] (born 8 April 1949) is an English former professional footballer. Born in Bhusawal, he appeared with multiple clubs including Preston North End, Leyton Orient, Crystal Palace, Chesterfield, Peterborough United and Hong Kong club Eastern AA.^[2] Heppolette had moved to England with his family when he was an infant. He was among the first Asian players of Indian descent to play in the Football League.^[3]

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Personal information
Full name	Richard Alfred William Heppolette
Date of birth	(1949-04-08) 8 April 1949 (age 76)
Place of birth	Bhusawal, India
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
?–1967	Preston North End
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1967–1973	Preston North End	154	(13)
1973–1976	Leyton Orient	113	(10)
1976–1977	Crystal Palace	15	(0)
1976–1979	Chesterfield	47	(3)
1979–1980	Peterborough United	5	(0)
1980–?	Eastern AA	?	(?)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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1. ^ Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 283. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
2. ^ "Ricky Heppolette". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
3. ^ Sessions, George (5 August 2021). "Ricky Heppolette would love to see more Asian players follow in his footsteps". Belfast Telegraph.

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