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PADDY BLATCHFORD
Full Name: Patrick John Blatchford
Born: 28 December 1925
Came from: Saltash United Went to: Leyton Orient
First game: 13 November 1948 Last game: 05 May 1951
Appearances: 19 (19/0) Goals: 2
After playing as an amateur with Saltash United, Blatchford gave up his day job with the Admiralty to sign for Argyle. The Plymouth-born winger was unable to win a regular place in the team during his three years at Home Park and moved on to Leyton Orient in 1951. He spent two seasons at Orient, making over 60 appearances.
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