Clubs played for: Newcastle United, Sunderland, Portsmouth, Cambridge City, Middlesbrough, Darlington, York City, Gateshead (1953-Still Playing)
Born: 1935
Birthplace: Newcastle upon Tyne
Position: Inside-forward/Winger
Biography: Spotted by a Sunderland scout and signed for the Wearside club in 1953. Imposing goal scorer who scored 8 goals in his 24 matches in Blue. Later dropped down to non-league soccer and once scored seven goals in a match for Cambridge City. Later ran a dairy business and then took over a newsagents'. Helped in a school's sports department but retired in 2000.
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