Robert Hoy (10 January 1950 – 2 January 2024) was an English professional

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who made 273 appearances and scored 38 goals in

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playing as a

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for Huddersfield Town, Halifax Town, Blackburn Rovers, York City and

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. He went on to play

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for

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. On 3 January 2024, it was announced that Hoy had died at the age of 73.

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1950 births 2024 deaths Footballers from Halifax, West Yorkshire English men's footballers Men's association football wingers English Football League players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players York City F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Macclesfield Town F.C. players {{England-footy-midfielder-1950s-stub