Graham Rathbone (22 August 1942 – 8 January 2012) was a Welsh professional footballer.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Graham Rathbone | ||
Date of birth | (1942-08-22)22 August 1942 | ||
Place of birth | Newport, Wales | ||
Date of death | 8 January 2012(2012-01-08) (aged 69)[1] | ||
Place of death | Newport, Wales | ||
Position(s) | Central Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–1960 | Merthyr Tydfil | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1960–1966 | Newport County | 191 | (7) |
1966–1973 | Grimsby Town | 233 | (11) |
1973–1974 | Cambridge United | 36 | (0) |
1974–? | Kettering Town | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Rathbone was born in Newport, Monmouthshire. A centre-half, he began his career with Merthyr Tydfil. In 1960, he joined Newport County and made 191 appearances for the club, scoring 7 goals. In 1966 manager Jimmy McGuigan signed him at Grimsby Town for a £10,000 fee[1] where he made 233 appearances before moving to Cambridge United and Kettering Town.[1][2]
Division Four: Champions 1971–72[1]
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