About Barry Dyson
Lived 1942 – 1995 (aged 52). Barry Dyson was a British association football player.
John Barry Dyson (6 September 1942 – 26 February 1995; better known as Barry Dyson) was an English association footballer who played as a centre forward. He played in the Football League for Bury, Tranmere Rovers, Crystal Palace, Watford, Orient and Colchester United, as well as a brief spell on loan at non-league Chelmsford City.
Career Born in Oldham, Lancashire, Dyson started his career as a 16-year-old amateur at Bury in August 1959, turning professional shortly after his 18th birthday. After failing to make a league appearance at Gigg Lane, Dyson moved to Tranmere Rovers in 1962. During his time there, he maintained a strong scoring rate in his 174 league appearances.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Barry Dyson's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Barry Dyson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Barry Dyson?
English footballer (1942-1995)
When was Barry Dyson born?
Barry Dyson was born on 6 September 1942 in Oldham.
When did Barry Dyson die?
Barry Dyson died on 26 February 1995 in Layer de la Haye.
What was Barry Dyson's occupation?
Barry Dyson was an association football player.
What nationality was Barry Dyson?
Barry Dyson was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Dyson. https://biography.guide/barry-dyson/
MLA: "Barry Dyson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barry-dyson/.
Chicago: "Barry Dyson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barry-dyson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC