Graham Ricketts
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graham Anthony Ricketts | ||
| Date of birth | 30 July 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Oxford, England | ||
| Date of death | 6 July 2025 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Peterborough, England | ||
| Position | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1961 | Bristol Rovers | 32 | (0) |
| 1961–1964 | Stockport County | 119 | (6) |
| 1964–1968 | Doncaster Rovers | 150 | (15) |
| 1968–1970 | Peterborough United | 46 | (1) |
| 1970–19?? | King's Lynn | ||
| March Town United | |||
| Yaxley | |||
| International career | |||
| 1956 | England Youth | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Graham Anthony Ricketts (30 July 1939 – 6 July 2025) was an English footballer. He played as a wing half for Bristol Rovers, Stockport County, Doncaster Rovers, and Peterborough United. He was also an England Youth international.
Doncaster Rovers
Ricketts began his career at Bristol Rovers, moving to Stockport County in 1961.[1]
Ricketts was signed in July 1964 by English fourth division club Doncaster Rovers, his debut being in a 5–2 defeat at Bradford Park Avenue on 22 August 1954.[1][2]
Peterborough United
Ricketts was sold for £2,500 to Peterborough United of the English third division in March 1968.[1] His first game was against Stockport County on 9 March 1968, and his first goal was in a 1–1 draw at Shrewsbury Town a week later.[3]
At the end of the 1969–70 season, Ricketts left to play for King's Lynn,[4] and later played for March Town United and Yaxley.[3]