Eric Barnes (footballer)

Eric Barnes (29 November 1937 – 3 January 2014)[2] was an English professional footballer who played for Crewe Alexandra between 1957 and 1970.[3]

Eric Barnes
Personal information
Date of birth (1937-11-29)29 November 1937
Place of birth Wythenshawe, England
Date of death 3 January 2014(2014-01-03) (aged 76)
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position(s) Centre-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1970 Crewe Alexandra 354 (1)
Witton Albion
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Barnes joined Crewe initially as an amateur while doing his National Service in the Royal Air Force. He played mainly as a centre half, but also had a spell at full back after Crewe signed Dave Ewing from Manchester City. He moved into non-league football with Witton Albion in 1970.[1]

Honours

with Crewe Alexandra

References

  1. Maurice Golesworthy, ed. (1965). Soccer Who's Who. London: The Sportsmans Book Club.
  2. "Crewe Alexandra: Former captain Eric Barnes dies at 76". The Sentinel. 4 January 2014. Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  3. "Stats". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
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