Richard Alfred William Heppolette[1] (born 8 April 1949) is an English former professional footballer. Born in Bhusawal, he appeared with multiple clubs including Preston North End, Leyton Orient, Crystal Palace, Chesterfield, Peterborough United and Hong Kong club Eastern AA.[2] Heppolette had moved to England with his family when he was an infant. He was among the first Asian players of Indian descent to play in the Football League.[3]

Ricky Heppolette
Personal information
Full name Richard Alfred William Heppolette
Date of birth (1949-04-08) 8 April 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth Bhusawal, India
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
?–1967 Preston North End
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967–1973 Preston North End 154 (13)
1973–1976 Leyton Orient 113 (10)
1976–1977 Crystal Palace 15 (0)
1976–1979 Chesterfield 47 (3)
1979–1980 Peterborough United 5 (0)
1980–? Eastern AA ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 283. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  2. ^ "Ricky Heppolette". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  3. ^ Sessions, George (5 August 2021). "Ricky Heppolette would love to see more Asian players follow in his footsteps". Belfast Telegraph.