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.[1]

Geoff Barker
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)
1970–1971Southend 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

References

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  1. ^ Samson, Louis (15 February 2022). "Former Hull and Grimsby Town footballer Geoff Barker has died". GI Media. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
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  • Geoff Barker at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database