Terry Bly
English footballer and manager
About Terry Bly
Lived 1935 – 2009 (aged 73). Terry Bly was a British association football player and association football coach.
Norwich City F.C. in 1959 with – from left, standing: Roy McCrohan, Ralph Hunt, Ken Nethercott, Barry Butler, Ron Ashman, Matt Crowe; crouched from left: Errol Crossan, Terry Allcock, Terry Bly, Jimmy Hill and Bobby Brennan. Terence Geoffrey Bly (22 October 1935 – 24 September 2009) was an English football striker.
Career He was renowned for his goalscoring prowess, most notably for Norwich City and Peterborough United, scoring a record 54 goals in the latter's inaugural Football League season of 1960–61. He then played for Coventry City and Notts County before joining Grantham in October 1964.
Coaching career Although he retired from playing in April 1970, he continued to manage Grantham Town until 1978.
Death Bly died on 24 September 2009, as a result of a heart attack.
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Who was Terry Bly?
English footballer and manager (1935-2009)
When was Terry Bly born?
Terry Bly was born on 22 October 1935 in Fincham.
When did Terry Bly die?
Terry Bly died on 24 September 2009 in Grantham.
What was Terry Bly's occupation?
Terry Bly was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Terry Bly?
Terry Bly was British.
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