Tony Geidmintis

Anthony Joseph Geidmintis was an English professional footballer who played as a defender, making over 450 appearances in the [Football League].

Career

Born in Stepney, Geidmintis made his Football League debut for Workington on 3 April 1965, aged just 15 years 247 days. He also played in the Football League for Watford, Northampton Town and Halifax Town, before returning in 1980 to a Workington side which had dropped into non-league football. He also played for Cheltenham Town. He retired in the 1980–81 season, aged 31, due to a heart condition that contributed to his death 12 years later.

Personal life

He was of Lithuanian descent.