Nigel Hart (born 1 October 1958) is an English former
football
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defender who played for
Wigan Athletic,
Leicester City,
Blackpool
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,
Crewe Alexandra,
Bury,
Stockport County,
Chesterfield and
York City.
Career
Hart started his career on a part-time basis at
Stockport County before joining
Wigan Athletic in 1978. After spending a season in the reserve team, he made one
Football League
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appearance for the club during the
1979–80 season before moving to
Leicester City.
Personal life
Hart is the son of
Johnny Hart, who played for and managed
Manchester City
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. His brother,
Paul, also played as a defender.
References
External links
Career statistics
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1958 births
Living people
English footballers
Association football defenders
Wigan Athletic F.C. players
English Football League players
Leicester City F.C. players
Blackpool F.C. players
Crewe Alexandra F.C. players
Bury F.C. players
Stockport County F.C. players
Chesterfield F.C. players
York City F.C. players