Russell Timothy Blake (24 July 1935 â 5 August 2024) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger for Colchester United.
Born in Colchester in Essex, Blake signed for Colchester in 1955. He made his debut against Leyton Orient on 8 September 1955, and went on to make 58 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals. He left the club in 1961 and signed for non-League Sudbury Town.
Blake was married with three children. He died on 5 August 2024.