‘Big’ Sam Allardyce mural in Union Street, Dudley. Born locally and England manager for one game, before leaving the role by mutual consent following allegations of malpractice. Despite a reputation for long ball football, his early 2000s Bolton sides featured some excellent flair players signed from Europe like Djorkaeff and Okocha #BlackCountry #Football
Also born nearby and with a statue in the town centre, Duncan Edwards: widely considered to be one of the all time greats, scored 25 goals in 169 games for Manchester United and England from defensive midfield, died aged 21 in the Munich air disaster of 6 February 1958 https://www.manutd.com/en/history/munich-remembered/the-men-we-lost/duncan-edwards
Duncan Edwards profile | Munich Remembered

A profile of Manchester United legend Duncan Edwards, one of eight players who lost their lives in the Munich Air Disaster in 1958.