Norman Dean & Eric Winstanley were Barnsley's scorers in this game. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #EricBrookes

Eric Brookes - Barnsley FC.

On this day in 1968, Eric Brookes made his 300th League appearance for the Reds in the 2-2 draw with Orient at Oakwell in Div 3. At that time the record appearance holder was Harry Hough with 345 & so despite being only 24, Brookes was closing in on the record. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #EricBrookes

On this day in 1967, in a testimonial match for Eric Brookes and Eric Winstanley, Barnsley played against Sheffield Wednesday at Oakwell. Johnny Evans and George Hamstead scored for Barnsley in a 2-2 draw. #BarnsleyFC #EricBrookes #EricWinstanley