David Hargreaves (27 August 1954 – 6 August 2018) was an English professional footballer who played for Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers, as a

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Early and personal life

Hargreaves was born in

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. He was nicknamed "Haggis".

Career

Hargreaves began his career with Accrington Stanley in 1974, and scored 56 goals in 44 appearances in the 1975–76 season. He signed for Blackburn Rovers in December 1977, spending two "injury-blighted" seasons, and only making two League appearances for the club. He returned to Accrington Stanley, staying there until 1985. He scored a total of 309 goals in 322 games for them, a club record.

Later life and death

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

References

1954 births 2018 deaths English men's footballers Accrington Stanley F.C. players Blackburn Rovers F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football forwards Footballers from Accrington {{England-footy-forward-1950s-stub