Don Townsend
English footballer (1930–2020)
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Donald Edward Townsend (17 September 1930 – 29 July 2020)[1] was an English footballer who played as a left back in the Football League. He was the father of former Ireland international Andy Townsend.[2]
Date of birth
17 September 1930
Place of birth
Swindon, England
Date of death
29 July 2020 (aged 89)
Position
Left-back
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 September 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Swindon, England | ||
| Date of death | 29 July 2020 (aged 89) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1953–1954 | Trowbridge Town | ||
| 1954–1962 | Charlton Athletic | 249 | (1) |
| 1962–1965 | Crystal Palace | 77 | (0) |
| Total | 326 | (1) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Townsend died on 29 July 2020, at the age of 89.[3]
