About Ray Drake
Lived 1934 – 2013 (aged 78). Ray Drake was a British association football player.
Raymond Bradwell Drake (24 October 1934 – 30 March 2013) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stockport County.
Career Drake was born in Stockport and joined local side Stockport County in 1956. Drake made an instant impact for County scoring 19 goals in the first season as a professional. This prompted Bolton Wanderers to make a move for him as they saw him as a replacement for Nat Lofthouse but a move did not materialise. Drake then had a major fall out with the manager Willie Moir and he left and went on to play in non-league football.
He joined Altrincham F.C. in 1958, scoring once in 5 games. He later plated for Hyde United and Cheadle Town.
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Who was Ray Drake?
English footballer (1934-2013)
When was Ray Drake born?
Ray Drake was born on 24 October 1934 in Stockport.
When did Ray Drake die?
Ray Drake died on 31 March 2013 in Stockport.
What was Ray Drake's occupation?
Ray Drake was an association football player.
What nationality was Ray Drake?
Ray Drake was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Drake. https://biography.guide/ray-drake/
MLA: "Ray Drake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-drake/.
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