Tony Lee
British association football player (born 1947)
About Tony Lee
Lived 1947 – 2023 (aged 75). Tony Lee was a British association football player and association football coach.
Playing career He played for Stockton as a youngster, was on the books of Leicester City and Hartlepool United without settling in the area at Leicester in first team squad at 17 outstanding talent and also played non-league football for Stockton, South Shields, He also played for Cargo Fleet, Scarborough, and Whitby Town.
Coaching career After his playing career ended, he went into management at the non-league level, with clubs including Whitby Town, Billingham Synthonia, Gateshead (two spells), South Bank, Bishop Auckland (two spells), Spennymoor United (three spells), Newcastle Blue Star, Celtic Nation, and Billingham Town.
He also acted as a scout for Darlington when his son Graeme Lee, himself a former league footballer, was a player at the club.
Tony died on 12 February 2023 due to illness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tony Lee?
British association football player (born 1947)
When was Tony Lee born?
Tony Lee was born on 26 November 1947 in Middlesbrough.
When did Tony Lee die?
Tony Lee died on 12 February 2023.
What was Tony Lee's occupation?
Tony Lee was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Tony Lee?
Tony Lee was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tony Lee (footballer, born 1947)
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