David Holt (footballer, born 1952)

David Holt (26 February 1952 – 15 June 2003) was an English professional footballer who played as a central defender.

David Holt
Personal information
Date of birth 26 February 1952
Place of birth Padiham, England
Date of death 15 June 2003(2003-06-15) (aged 51)
Place of death Wellington, New Zealand
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1974 Bury 179 (9)
1974–1980 Oldham Athletic 142 (1)
1980–1983 Burnley 84 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He played over 400 matches in the Football League for Bury, Oldham Athletic and Burnley,[1] before retiring in 1983 to start a plastic recycling business. In 1998, he moved to New Zealand to run a courier business. In 2003, he collapsed while on his rounds and died of a heart attack, aged 51. Holt was married to Avrille, and the couple had two sons, Paul and Shaun.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939.
  2. ^ "Ex-Clarets player dies in New Zealand". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. 17 June 2003. Retrieved 22 August 2009.