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Garry Brooke

1960 – 2025

English footballer

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About Garry Brooke

Lived 1960 – 2025 (aged 64). Garry Brooke was a British association football player.

Garry James Brooke (24 November 1960 – 18 January 2025) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, Norwich City, FC Groningen, Wimbledon, Stoke City and Brentford before moving into non-league football.

Career Brooke began his career with Tottenham Hotspur. He spent a year on loan at Swedish side GAIS, scoring eight goals in 23 appearances and made his Spurs debut in a 3–2 defeat against West Bromwich Albion. It took him seven months to regain fitness and he struggled to get back into the side due to his injuries causing him to be easily short of breath. He played in just seven matches in 1984–85 and was sold to Norwich City. Romford, Worthing, Cornard United and Braintree Town.

Personal life and death Brooke was born in Bethnal Green on 24 November 1960. He died on the morning of 18 January 2025, at the age of 64 "following a lengthy battle with illness".

Career statistics

Honours Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup: 1980–81, 1981–82 UEFA Cup: 1983–84

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Also known as
Garry James Brooke, Gary Brooke

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Garry Brooke?

English footballer (1960–2025)

When was Garry Brooke born?

Garry Brooke was born on 24 November 1960 in Bethnal Green.

When did Garry Brooke die?

Garry Brooke died on 18 January 2025 in London.

What was Garry Brooke's occupation?

Garry Brooke was an association football player.

What nationality was Garry Brooke?

Garry Brooke was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Garry Brooke

· Wikidata: Q5524103

· DBpedia: Garry Brooke

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