Eric Barnes | |
Birth Date: | 29 November 1937 |
Birth Place: | Wythenshawe, England |
Position: | Centre-half |
Years1: | 1957–1970 |
Clubs1: | Crewe Alexandra |
Caps1: | 354 |
Goals1: | 1 |
Clubs2: | Witton Albion |
Eric Barnes (29 November 1937 – 3 January 2014)[1] was an English professional footballer who played for Crewe Alexandra between 1957 and 1970.[2]
Barnes joined Crewe initially as an amateur while doing his National Service in the Royal Air Force. He played mainly as a centre half, but also had a spell at full back after Crewe signed Dave Ewing from Manchester City. He moved into non-league football with Witton Albion in 1970.[3]