Marc North
English footballer
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Marc Victor North (29 May 1966 – 25 September 2001) was an English professional footballer who played as a striker from 1985 to 1993.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marc Victor North[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 May 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Ware, England | ||
| Date of death | 25 September 2001 (aged 35) | ||
| Place of death | Southend-on-Sea,[1] England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Luton Town | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1987 | Luton Town | 18 | (3) |
| 1984–1985 | → Lincoln City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 1986 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | 5 | (2) |
| 1987 | → Birmingham City (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 1987–1989 | Grimsby Town | 67 | (17) |
| 1989–1991 | Leicester City | 71 | (9) |
| 1991–1992 | Grimsby Town | 1 | (0) |
| 1992 | Boston United | 1 | (1) |
| 1992–1993 | Kettering Town | 13 | (6) |
| Total | 185 | (39) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He notably played for Leicester City and had two spells with Grimsby Town as well as appearing for Luton Town, Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United, Birmingham City, Boston United and Kettering Town.
Playing career
North was born in Ware, Hertfordshire.[1] He came up through the youth ranks at Luton Town where he spent two years at the club. During that time he was loaned out to Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United and Birmingham City.[1]
He finally got his big break playing under Alan Buckley at Grimsby Town. While at Grimsby he was remembered for coming off the subs bench to score twice in an FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough.[3] His performances soon earned him a move to Leicester City in 1989. He left Filbert Street in 1991 after a mixed time at the club. His next move was to return to Grimsby Town on non-contract terms; he only featured in one game.[1] He played out his career in the Conference with Boston United and Kettering Town[4] before retiring.
Death
North was diagnosed with lung cancer in February 2001 and died from complications on 25 September 2001.[1][5]