Kevin McCurley (2 April 1926 – May 2000) was an English professional

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who played as a

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Career

Born in

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, McCurley began his career with non-league

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. He moved to Brighton & Hove Albion and scored 9 goals in 21 league appearances, before being recruited by

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. He made no league appearances for Liverpool and was sold to Colchester United for £750. He made 224 league appearances in eight years with the U's, scoring 92 goals. He was released in 1960 and made one appearance for Oldham Athletic. He then returned to non-league football. Kevin McCurley died in May 2000.

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at Colchester United Archive Database {{DEFAULTSORT:McCurley, Kevin 1926 births 2000 deaths Men's association football forwards English men's footballers Worthing F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Liverpool F.C. players Colchester United F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Tonbridge Angels F.C. players English Football League players Footballers from Consett