About Russell Blake
Lived 1935 – 2024 (aged 89). Russell Blake was a British association football player.
Russell Timothy Blake (24 July 1935 – 5 August 2024) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger for Colchester United.
Biography Born in Colchester in Essex, Blake signed for Colchester in 1955. He made his debut against Leyton Orient on 8 September 1955, and went on to make 58 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals. He left the club in 1961 and signed for non-League Sudbury Town.
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Who was Russell Blake?
English footballer (born 1935)
When was Russell Blake born?
Russell Blake was born on 24 July 1935 in Colchester.
When did Russell Blake die?
Russell Blake died on 5 August 2024.
What was Russell Blake's occupation?
Russell Blake was an association football player.
What nationality was Russell Blake?
Russell Blake was British.
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· DBpedia: Russell Blake (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Russell Blake. https://biography.guide/russell-blake/
MLA: "Russell Blake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/russell-blake/.
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