Watson Evans "Watty" Moore (30 August 1925 – 1967) was an

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. A one-club man, the centre-half held the all-time appearance record for Hartlepool for more than fifty years, making 472 starts for the club between 1948 and 1960. His record was overtaken by

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in 1948, at the age of 23. He started as a centre-forward, but converted to the centre-half position. He began on wages of £12 a week, and his mother attended every game in his career. He became club captain, and went on to make 472 appearances in all competitions, before retiring in 1960. He died from a

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at the age of 41.

Career statistics

All appearances made by Watty Moore:

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Moore, Watty 1925 births 1967 deaths Footballers from Hartlepool English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Hartlepool United F.C. players English Football League players