Barry Daines: key obituary facts
Is Barry Daines dead? Yes. Barry Daines died on November 8, 2026, at age 75.
Cause of death: Barry Daines's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Barry Daines known for?
He was an English footballer (1951-2026).
More about Barry Daines
Born: 30 September 1951.
Place of birth: Witham.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: Barry Raymond Daines.
Barry Daines, an English footballer and goalkeeper, died on November 8, 2026, aged 75.
Born Barry Raymond Daines in Witham, he represented England at youth level and joined Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice in September 1969. He made 146 appearances for the club between 1971 and 1981, spending much of that period as understudy to Pat Jennings.
In the 1977–78 season, Daines played in all 42 of Tottenham’s league matches. He was a substitute in both legs of the club’s 1972 UEFA Cup final against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Tottenham awarded him a testimonial in 1981, the year he left for Hong Kong. Daines played for Bulova SA in the Hong Kong First Division from 1981 to 1983 before returning to England to finish his professional career with Mansfield Town, where he made 21 appearances. He also appeared on the books at Chelmsford City after leaving Mansfield.