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BBC · Mar 20

Who is the face on Bournemouth's badge?

AMA bannerEvery Premier League club's logo is packed with symbolism paying tribute to its local area, history and traditions - but none have a story quite like Bournemouth.

The crest, which depicts a silhouette of a person heading a football in front of a red and black stripe background, is the only one of its kind in the Premier League.

But did you know the face is modelled on a former striker?

Dickie Dowsett was a prolific goalscorer for the Cherries, scoring a total of 79 goals across five seasons between 1957 and 1962.

After his retirement from playing in 1968, Dowsett returned to the club to become its commercial manager.

Full story at BBC

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