Howard Gayle Football player

Howard Anthony Gayle (born 18 May 1958) is a former English footballer who played for Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Halifax Town, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Stoke City.Gayle began his career with Liverpool and made the headlines after becoming the first black player to play for the Anfield side. After loan spells with Fulham and Newcastle United he joined Birmingham City in search of regular first team football. He then played for Sunderland and had a short spell in the United States playing indoor football with the Dallas Sidekicks. He returned to England and played for Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers and ended his career with Halifax Town.

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Birth date	May 18, 1958
Birth place	England , Liverpool , Toxteth

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position	Forward (association football) Midfielder
teams	Fulham F.C. Liverpool F.C. Blackburn Rovers F.C. Halifax Town A.F.C. Newcastle United F.C. England national under-21 football team Birmingham City F.C. Stoke City F.C. Sunderland A.F.C.