About Eric Bryant
Lived 1921 – 1995 (aged 73–74). Eric Bryant was a British association football player.
Eric Bryant (18 November 1921 – December 1995) was an English footballer who played league football for Mansfield Town, Plymouth Argyle and Leyton Orient.
He is also notable for scoring the winning goal for non-league Yeovil Town in their FA Cup victory against Sunderland in 1949. In October 1949, Bryant was signed by Plymouth from Yeovil for a fee of £3,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Bryant?
English footballer (1921-1995)
When was Eric Bryant born?
Eric Bryant was born on 18 November 1921 in Birmingham.
When did Eric Bryant die?
Eric Bryant died in 1995 in Poole.
What was Eric Bryant's occupation?
Eric Bryant was an association football player.
What nationality was Eric Bryant?
Eric Bryant was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eric Bryant (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Bryant. https://biography.guide/eric-bryant-association-football-player/
MLA: "Eric Bryant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-bryant-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Eric Bryant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-bryant-association-football-player/.
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