George Barlow (born 7 February 1933 in
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footballer
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.
Club career
George Barlow spent his adult career (1952-1959) playing for
Balgownie Rangers FC
Balgownie Rangers Football Club is an association football club based in Balgownie, New South Wales. They play in the Illawarra District League. Founded in 1883, Balgownie is believed to be the oldest running association football club in Australi ...
. This included the period of 1957-1959 during which he captained the side. Barlow led the side to victory in the 1957 Sydney Cup (State League Div 1 championships). He represented NSW (against Blackpool in their 1958 tour) and was selected for the national side once. Barlow began his career as a junior with Port Vale FC.
Barlow initially played as an inside right but transitioned into a centre half later in his career. He retired in 1959 after an ankle injury.
Honours
Club
;
Balgownie Rangers FC
Balgownie Rangers Football Club is an association football club based in Balgownie, New South Wales. They play in the Illawarra District League. Founded in 1883, Balgownie is believed to be the oldest running association football club in Australi ...
* NSW State League Div 1: 1952-1959
Individual
References
South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus article from April 16, 1953 Sydney Morning Herald entry from April 23, 1953South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus article from April 23, 1954 Sydney Morning Herald entry from May 16, 1954Illawarra Mercury Article from May 17, 1954Sun Herald article from May 23, 1954South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus article from May 24, 1954Illawarra Mercury article from August 26, 1954
External links
Historic Balgownie Rangers FC photos including of the 1957 squad that won the Sydney Cup with Barlow holding the cup
1933 births
Living people
Soccer players from Wollongong
Men's association football fullbacks
Australian men's soccer players
Australia men's international soccer players
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