Ronald Robson Batty (born 5 October 1925 in

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- died 1971) was an English football full-back. He began his career with non-league Stanley United before signing for Newcastle United during the

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. He appeared for the club in 161 league games, scoring one goal. He left the club in 1958 to move to Gateshead where he added a further 40 league appearances before retiring. He played at left back in the FA Cup winning Newcastle United team of 1955B.J. Hugman, ''Rothmans Football League Players Records The Complete A-Z 1946-1981'', 1981, p. 67

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1925 births 1971 deaths English footballers Newcastle United F.C. players Gateshead A.F.C. players Gateshead A.F.C. managers People from Lanchester, County Durham Footballers from County Durham Association football defenders English football managers FA Cup Final players {{England-footy-defender-1920s-stub