Dave Hargreaves Explained

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.

Early and personal life

Hargreaves was born in Accrington. He was nicknamed "Haggis".[1]

Career

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]

Later life and death

Hargreaves died on 6 August 2018, at the age of 63.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Accrington Stanley goalscoring 'legend' Dave Hargreaves dies. 8 August 2018. 9 August 2018. BBC News.