James Robert Dugdale (15 January 1932 – 26 February 2008)[1] was an English professional footballer best known for his career with Aston Villa, with whom he won a FA Cup winner's medal in 1957, 2nd Division Championship 1960, Inaugural League Cup Winner 1961.
(Wallasey) before moving to West Bromwich Albion, with whom he won a FA Cup winner's medal in 1954.
He died aged 76 after a long illness, leaving wife Dorothy, daughters Debbie and Nicola and son Russell.
[2] A tribute to Dugdale was held at The Hawthorns on 1 March 2008 for West Bromwich Albion's match against Plymouth Argyle.
As well as a minute's applause prior to kickoff, players from both teams wore black armbands during the game.