Russell Blake (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Russell Timothy Blake | ||
| Date of birth | 24 July 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Colchester, England | ||
| Date of death | 5 August 2024 (aged 89) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1955–1961 | Colchester United | 58 | (8) |
| Sudbury Town | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Russell Timothy Blake (24 July 1935 – 5 August 2024) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger for Colchester United.
Biography
Born in Colchester in Essex, Blake signed for Colchester in 1955.[1] He made his debut against Leyton Orient on 8 September 1955, and went on to make 58 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals.[2] He left the club in 1961 and signed for non-League Sudbury Town.[1]
Blake was married with three children. He died on 5 August 2024.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Player profile - Russell Blake". Archive Database for Colchester United.
- ^ "Colchester United". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
- ^ "Russell Timothy Blake". Gazette News. 16 August 2024.