About Gary Blackledge
Born 1958. Gary Blackledge is a British association football player.
Gary Blackledge (born 8 April 1958) was a Northern Ireland footballer who, playing as a forward, scored 159 goals in just over 200 games for Glentoran.
He was Ronnie McFall's first signing in 1979 when he was transferred to Glentoran from Portadown for £9,000. During his career Blackledge was named by the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association as Player of the Month five times, which was the joint record until 2006.
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Who is Gary Blackledge?
Northern Irish footballer (born 1958)
When was Gary Blackledge born?
Gary Blackledge was born on 4 April 1958.
What is Gary Blackledge's occupation?
Gary Blackledge is an association football player.
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Gary Blackledge is British.
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