00:00An Everton football legend has been given Wirral's highest honour 45 years after his death.
00:06William Ralph Dixie Dean was one of the greatest goal scorers in English football history.
00:11Dean holds the record for the most goals scored in a single season in top flight English football with 60 scored.
00:17He's seen as one of the greatest centre forwards of his time and was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
00:24On the 13th of October, the late footballer was awarded his birthplace's highest honour.
00:31Counselors described Dean as the son of Birkenhead with unlimited talent.
00:37Dean was born on the 22nd of January 1907 on Laird Street, Birkenhead.
00:42He went to Laird Street School and later the Portland Primary School.
00:46In 1923, he started playing for Trapmere Rovers before being scouted to play for Everton in 1925.
00:54In addition to his 60-goal record, he's also recognised as a first footballer to wear the No. 9 shirt in a high-profile match during the 1933 FA Cup final.
01:06He played for England on 16 occasions, scoring 18 goals.
01:10Despite his success and his national and global fame, Dean remained committed to the Wirral.
01:16He rented property on the Wirral until he was granted a testimonial match to honour his contribution to the sport by Everton in 1963.
01:25He then used this to buy a house on Larkhill Avenue in Upton, where he lived until his death in 1980.
01:31Every year, an award is presented in his name to football players who show services to football in the finest tradition.
01:37Recent recipients include Everton captain Seamus Coleman and Everton legend Derek Temple.
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