Geoff Barker

Geoffrey Arthur Barker (7 February 1949 – 14 February 2022) was an English footballer who played as a defender in the Football League for Hull City and Southend United, Darlington, Reading and Grimsby Town. Barker died on 14 February 2022, at the age of 73. Barker is the grandfather of current Hull City player Matty Jacob, who is currently on loan at another of his former clubs Reading FC.^[1][2]

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Personal information
Full name	Geoffrey Arthur Barker
Date of birth	(1949-02-07)7 February 1949
Place of birth	Kingston upon Hull, England
Date of death	14 February 2022(2022-02-14) (aged 73)
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1968–1971	Hull City	30	(2)
1970–1971	→ Southend United (loan)	25	(0)
1971–1975	Darlington	151	(6)
1975–1977	Reading	52	(2)
1977–1979	Grimsby Town	66	(1)
Total		324	(11)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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• Geoff Barker at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database

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