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George William Barlow (7 February 1933 – 7 May 2021) was an Australian footballer.
Club career
George Barlow spent his adult career (1952-1959) playing for Balgownie Rangers FC. 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.
Personal life and death
Barlow was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England on 7 February 1933. He died on 7 May 2021, at the age of 88.
Honours
= Club
=Balgownie Rangers FC
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, 1953
South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus article from April 23, 1954
Sydney Morning Herald entry from May 16, 1954
Illawarra Mercury Article from May 17, 1954
Sun Herald article from May 23, 1954
South Coast Times & Wollongong Argus article from May 24, 1954
Illawarra 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