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Graham Ricketts

1939 – 2025

Association football player (born 1939)

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About Graham Ricketts

Lived 1939 – 2025 (aged 85). Graham Ricketts was a British association football player.

Graham Anthony Ricketts (30 July 1939 – 6 July 2025) was an English footballer. He played as a wing half for Bristol Rovers, Stockport County, Doncaster Rovers, and Peterborough United. He was also an England Youth international.

Club career Ricketts began his career at Bristol Rovers, moving to Stockport County in 1961.

At the end of the 1969–70 season, Ricketts left to play for King's Lynn, and later played for March Town United and Yaxley.

Personal life and death His grandson, Joe Burgess, played as a defender for Peterborough United, Histon, Fleetwood Town, Ilkeston, and Boston United. He had three daughters, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Ricketts died on 6 July 2025, at the age of 85.

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Important facts

Born
30 July 1939, Oxford
Birth century
20th century
Died
6 July 2025, Peterborough
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Graham Anthony Ricketts

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Graham Ricketts?

association football player (born 1939)

When was Graham Ricketts born?

Graham Ricketts was born on 30 July 1939 in Oxford.

When did Graham Ricketts die?

Graham Ricketts died on 6 July 2025 in Peterborough.

What was Graham Ricketts's occupation?

Graham Ricketts was an association football player.

What nationality was Graham Ricketts?

Graham Ricketts was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Graham Ricketts

· Wikidata: Q30242713

· DBpedia: Graham Ricketts

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