Eric Houghton
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Eric Houghton (b. 1910, Lincolnshire d.1996), was an English football player and manager.
He played his club football with Aston Villa in the 1930s, and also won 8 caps for England. As a player he was well renouned for his formidable and powerful shot, during his era he was regarded as having the hardest shot in the game. He played for Aston Villa from 1929 - 1947, playing over 400 games and scoring 170 goals. He went on to become Aston Villa manager, winning the FA Cup in 1957, and after a spell managing Notts County, he returned to Villa as a director, the only person to do this at the club. He had 4 children. Often referred to as Mr Aston Villa in recognition of his long standing service and contribution to the club.