Colin Bateman (footballer)
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Colin Bateman (22 October 1930 – 18 November 2022) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League as a full back for Watford.[1][2] He joined the club from Hemel Hempstead in 1953[1] and made 50 league appearances between the 1954–55 and 1957–58 seasons, before returning to non-league football with Sittingbourne.[2]
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1930-10-22)22 October 1930 | ||
Place of birth | Hemel Hempstead, England | ||
Date of death | 18 November 2022(2022-11-18) (aged 92) | ||
Position(s) | Full back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
– | Hemel Hempstead | ||
1953–1958 | Watford | 50 | (0) |
– | Sittingbourne | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Bateman's older brother Ernie also played for the same three clubs.[1][2]
Bateman died on 18 November 2022, at the age of 92.[3]