Career
Born in Gateshead, England, Barkas was one five brothers, including Ned, Harry, Jimmy and Sam, who all had professional careers. He played in the Football League for Bradford City, Halifax Town, Rochdale, Stockport County and Carlisle United, and he made almost 300 League appearances in total, including 171 for Halifax. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Air Force and earned the British Empire Medal (Military) whilst serving in Malta.
He retired from football in 1949, having played 14 league games for Carlisle in the 1948-1949 season.
