Bio:
Gareth Sprake (3 April 1945 – 18 October 2016) was a Welsh professional footballer. A goalkeeper, he played for Leeds United and Birmingham City and also won 37 caps for Wales.
Sprake became known during his career as a brilliant goalkeeper who was prone to occasional mistakes. He was especially known for his ability to come out to catch crossed balls floating into the box and his shot stopping. At Leeds, Sprake played 504 times, keeping more than 200 clean sheets.
He spent more than a decade as the number one keeper at Leeds during a period when they were a dominant side in the English domestic game.
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- Full Name: Gareth Sprake
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Date of Birth: 03.04.1945
- Birthplace: Swansea
- Nation: Wales
- Major League Career:
- 1962-73, Leeds United, 381/0
- 1973-74, Birmingham City, 16/0
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