Playing Career
Ronnie Moore was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, beginning his playing career with local side Tranmere Rovers initially as a centre-half, before making a successful switch to centre-forward. In the summer of 1977, Moore had a successful spell on loan with Chicago Sting, where he scored 5 goals in one match – equalling the division's all-time record – and scored a winner against New York Cosmos, where he played against the legendary Pelé.
After a season at Cardiff City, Moore moved to Rotherham United in 1980, where he went on to become one of the club's most prolific ever strikers. He remained at Rotherham for three seasons, before spells at Charlton Athletic and Rochdale. He eventually returning to Tranmere Rovers in 1986, where he remained until retiring in 1989.
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