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Ray Baartz

Ray Baartz

Clubs played for: Manchester United, Sydney (1963-1966)

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Biography: Moved to Old Trafford along with Newcastle's Adamstown-Rosebuds' teammate Doug Johns as a 17 year old initially on a six-month scholarship deal. He stayed on after Johns returned home, impressed Sir Matt Busby enough to be offered a two year contract. He was a regular for United's reserves but because he didn't qualify for a work permit, he was unable to play for United's first team. It came as a surprise to Busby in 1966 when he announced he was homesick and wanted to go home to Australia. Sydney Hokoah paid an Australian record £5,600 to secure his signature. The Australian football legend returned to his native Newcastle where he ran his own successful sports store business until retiring.




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