Ernest Gilbert Peacock (born 11 December 1924 and died 12 February 1973 in

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) was an English

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who played as a half back. He made over 340

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appearances in the years after the

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Career

Ernie Peacock played locally for Barleyfield school and Syston in

. Peacock played as a guest for Bath City during the Second World War before he signed for Notts County in the summer of 1945.

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signed Peacock in October 1946 from Notts County for

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Honours

;with Bristol City *

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winner: 1954–55

References

1924 births 1973 deaths Footballers from Bristol English men's footballers Men's association football defenders English Football League players Southern Football League players Weymouth F.C. players Western Football League players Taunton Town F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Taunton Town F.C. managers Notts County F.C. players Men's association football midfielders English football managers {{England-footy-midfielder-1920s-stub