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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 November 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Wythenshawe, England | ||
| Date of death | 3 January 2014 (aged 76) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] | ||
| Playing 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]
References
- Maurice Golesworthy, ed. (1965). Soccer Who's Who. London: The Sportsmans Book Club.
- "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.
- "Stats". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
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