Benjamin Craig (6 December 1915 – 1982) was a professional

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, who played for

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. He was born in the village of Leadgate, near

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References

* 1915 births 1982 deaths People from Leadgate, County Durham Footballers from County Durham English men's footballers Men's association football defenders English Football League players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players Newcastle United F.C. players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-defender-1910s-stub