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Forward · 1966–1971
John Baber had been with Charlton Athletic before making his Southend debut on the left wing against Bradford City in August 1966. He scored 19 goals in 91 first-team appearances, ten from the substitutes' bench.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 72 | 10 | 82 | 18 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Other cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All competitions | 81 | 10 | 91 | 19 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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Football League Third Division · 2000/01
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