This week in Everton history (Aug 23 - Aug 29)
Goodison Park, the world's first purpose-built football ground, opened its doors on August 24, 1892. The crowd of 12,000 watched not a game of football, but track and field athletics followed by a fireworks display. The first match was to follow nine days later, when Everton beat Bolton Wanderers 4-2.
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