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3 unusual facts about Colin Grainger


Colin Grainger

Despite playing just five league games under manager Peter Jackson in 1950–51, 1951–52, and 1952–53, he was snapped up Reg Freeman at Second Division champions Sheffield United in July 1953 for £2,500.

Born in Havercroft, West Yorkshire, Grainger started his career with Wrexham in the Third Division North in October 1950.

Grainger is now a recording artist, who is signed to the HMV label.



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