Dave Hargreaves
English footballer (1954–2018)
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David Hargreaves (27 August 1954 – 6 August 2018) was an English professional footballer who played for Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers, as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Hargreaves[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 August 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Accrington, England | ||
| Date of death | 6 August 2018 (aged 63) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1977 | Accrington Stanley | ||
| 1977–1979 | Blackburn Rovers | 2 | (0) |
| 1979–1985 | Accrington Stanley | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early and personal life
Hargreaves was born in Accrington.[1] He was nicknamed "Haggis".[2]
Career
Hargreaves began his career with Accrington Stanley in 1974, and scored 56 goals in 44 appearances in the 1975–76 season.[2] He signed for Blackburn Rovers in December 1977,[1] spending two "injury-blighted" seasons,[2] and only making two League appearances for the club.[1][3] He returned to Accrington Stanley, staying there until 1985.[2] He scored a total of 309 goals in 322 games for them, a club record.[2]
Later life and death
Hargreaves died on 6 August 2018, at the age of 63.[2]
