Stan Pearson
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Stanley C. Pearson (January 11, 1919-February 20, 1997) was an English football player. He was born in Salford. Pearson was signed by Manchester United as an amateur in December 1935 and turned professional in May 1937. His first senior game came against Chesterfield in 1937. When his career was interrupted by the war, he served with the 2nd/4th Lancashires. He helped United win the 1948 FA Cup and 1952 league championship. He retired in 1953 with 148 career goals (good for 9th in team history) in 343 appearances, with just 2 goals behind Ruud van Nistelrooy.
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Short biography on official Manchester United website