Danny Hargrave (birth unknown – 27 January 2019) was a professional

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footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for Kippax ARLFC (in Kippax,

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( Heritage No. 513), as a , or , i.e. number 6, or 7.

Background

Danny Hargrave's funeral service took place at St. Mary's Church, Church Lane, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7HF at 11.15am on Tuesday 5 March 2019, followed by a committal in the church's graveyard, and then a reception at Kippax Central working men's club.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Danny Hargrave played as an interchange/ substitute, i.e. number 14, (replacing

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) in

's 7-2 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1969–70 season at

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on Saturday 9 May 1970, in front of a crowd of 95,255.

County Cup Final appearances

Danny Hargrave played in

's 11-22 defeat by

in the

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Final during the 1968–69 season at Belle Vue,

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on Saturday 19 October 1968, and played in the 7-11 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the

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Final during the 1971–72 season at Belle Vue,

on Saturday 21 August 1971.

Genealogical information

Danny Hargrave's marriage to Lynn (

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Clegg) was registered during third 1972 in

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district. They had children; the future rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s for Castleford; Spencer Hargrave (birth registered third in

district).

Note

Danny Hargraves' actual forename is "David" but he was known as "Danny".

References

External links

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