Eric Gates

English footballer (born 1955)

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Born: June 28, 1955
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Birthplace: Ferryhill
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupation: association football player
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Eric Lazenby Gates is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward. Gates' brother Bill was also a professional footballer who played for Middlesbrough from 1961 to 1973.

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Member of sports team: Carlisle United F.C.(1990–1991) number of matches played/races/starts: 38 · number of points/goals/set scored: 8
Sunderland A.F.C.(1985–1990) number of matches played/races/starts: 185 · number of points/goals/set scored: 46
England men's national association football team(1980–1980) number of matches played/races/starts: 2 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Ipswich Town F.C.(1973–1985) number of matches played/races/starts: 296 · number of points/goals/set scored: 73
Given name: Eric
Sport: association football
Position played on team / speciality: forward
Family name: Gates
Sex or gender: male
Country for sport: England
Name in native language: Eric Gates

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