Peter Patrick Phoenix (31 December 1936 – 14 April 2020) was an English

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who played as a left winger in the

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. Phoenix began his playing career with Tamworth, before being spotted by

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, where he made his

debut in February 1958.

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* 1936 births 2020 deaths English men's footballers Footballers from Urmston Men's association football midfielders Tamworth F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Southport F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Witton Albion F.C. players English Football League players Manchester City F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players Wigan Athletic F.C. players Bangor City F.C. players {{England-footy-midfielder-1930s-stub