Graham Ricketts
| 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.
Club career
Ricketts began his career at Bristol Rovers, moving to Stockport County in 1961.[1]
Doncaster Rovers
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]
International career
Ricketts was an England youth international,[1] playing in four matches in February and March 1956.[5]
Personal life and death
His grandson, Joe Burgess, played as a defender for Peterborough United, Histon, Fleetwood Town, Ilkeston, and Boston United.[6][7][8] He had three daughters, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Ricketts died on 6 July 2025, at the age of 85.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d "Graham Ricketts profile". www.doncasterrovers.co.uk.
- ^ Bluff, Tony (2010). Doncaster Rovers F.C.: The Complete History (1879-2010). Yore Publications. ISBN 9780956410375.
- ^ a b "Graham Ricketts's Biography - UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database". www.uptheposh.com.[dead link]
- ^ "1970/71 Transfers - UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database". www.uptheposh.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2008.
- ^ "Graham Ricketts". 11v11.com.
- ^ "SPORTS AWARDS 2005: Junior Footballer Of The Year". www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ "Joe Burgess - First Team - Boston United Football Club". www.bostonunited.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ "Joe Burgess's Biography - UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database". www.uptheposh.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2018.
- ^ Briggs, Stephen (14 July 2025). "Tributes to ex-Peterborough United, Bristol Rovers, Stockport County, Doncaster Rovers and England youth footballer". Peterborough Telegraph. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
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