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Ronald Leslie Baynham (born 10 June 1929) is an English former footballer, best known as a goalkeeper for Luton Town. He is currently the oldest surviving player to have represented England.

Ron Baynham

Personal information
Full name	Ronald Leslie Baynham
Date of birth	(1929-06-10) 10 June 1929 (age 93)
Place of birth	Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1946–194?	Erdington Rovers
194?–1949	Bromford Amateurs
1949–1951	Worcester City	?	(0)
1951–1966	Luton Town	388	(0)
National team
1955	England	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Baynham first took up goalkeeping during a spell in the army on National Service, and declined a trial with Wolverhampton Wanderers soon after, thinking himself not good enough. After starring at Worcester City he felt confident enough to accept a move to Luton Town. For four years he competed with Bernard Streten for the number one shirt, but by 1955 Baynham was Luton's regular 'keeper.[2]

Baynham played for the club until 1964, when the 35-year-old retired. He gained a total of 3 caps for England during his time at Luton.[2][3]

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