Cryptic crossword clue
Yesteryear’s footballer concealing silver hair

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PELAGE

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What does PELAGE mean?

PELAGE noun
  1. Fur, or any other form of the coat of a mammal

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