Dave Hargreaves | |
Fullname: | David Hargreaves |
Birth Date: | 27 August 1954 |
Birth Place: | Accrington, England |
Position: | Striker |
Years1: | 1974–1977 |
Clubs1: | Accrington Stanley |
Years2: | 1977–1979 |
Clubs2: | Blackburn Rovers |
Caps2: | 2 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Years3: | 1979–1985 |
Clubs3: | Accrington Stanley |
David Hargreaves (27 August 1954 – 6 August 2018) was an English professional footballer who played for Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers, as a striker.
Hargreaves was born in Accrington. He was nicknamed "Haggis".[1]
Hargreaves began his career with Accrington Stanley in 1974, and scored 56 goals in 44 appearances in the 1975–76 season.[1] He signed for Blackburn Rovers in December 1977, spending two "injury-blighted" seasons,[1] and only making two League appearances for the club. He returned to Accrington Stanley, staying there until 1985.[1] He scored a total of 309 goals in 322 games for them, a club record.[1]
Hargreaves died on 6 August 2018, at the age of 63.[1]