About Tony Spink
Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 81). Tony Spink was a British association football player.
Anthony Arthur Spink (16 November 1929 – 7 February 2011) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward. He was born in Doncaster and played professionally for Sheffield Wednesday, Chester, Workington, Sunderland and Tranmere Rovers between 1949 and 1957, making a total of 20 Football League appearances.
After retiring from football, Spink became the proprietor of an estate agency in East Sussex.
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Who was Tony Spink?
English footballer (1929-2011)
When was Tony Spink born?
Tony Spink was born on 16 November 1929.
When did Tony Spink die?
Tony Spink died on 7 February 2011.
What was Tony Spink's occupation?
Tony Spink was an association football player.
What nationality was Tony Spink?
Tony Spink was British.
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