About Gordon Riddick
Lived 1943 – 2018 (aged 74). Gordon Riddick was a British association football player and cricketer.
Gordon George Riddick (6 November 1943 – 24 August 2018) was an English professional footballer who made over 400 appearances as a midfielder in the Football League for Gillingham, Brentford, Luton Town, Charlton Athletic, Northampton Town and Orient. While with Brentford, a persistent ankle injury forced Riddick to retire from football in September 1976, but he re-joined the club on a non-contract basis the following month and made 17 further appearances before leaving again in February 1977. In addition to football, Riddick played Minor Counties Championship cricket for Hertfordshire. He served Langleybury Cricket Club as captain, groundsman, committee member and president.
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Who was Gordon Riddick?
English footballer (1943-2018)
When was Gordon Riddick born?
Gordon Riddick was born on 6 November 1943 in Langleybury.
When did Gordon Riddick die?
Gordon Riddick died on 24 August 2018 in Langleybury.
What was Gordon Riddick's occupation?
Gordon Riddick was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Gordon Riddick?
Gordon Riddick was British.
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