Dave Blakey
David Blakey (29 August 1929 – 4 April 2014)[1] was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.[2] Blakey spent his entire senior career with Chesterfield.[3] He is the club's record appearance holder, making 617 appearances in the Football League and 658 appearances in all competitions.[4] After retiring as a player he worked as a scout at a number of clubs.[4] He died on 4 April 2014.[5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Blakey | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Newburn, England | ||
| Date of death | 4 April 2014 (aged 84) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| East Chevington Juniors | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1967 | Chesterfield | 617 | (20) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/dave-blakey-1471032.aspx
- "658 reasons for Dave to join party". Derbyshire Times. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "David Blakey". cfchistory.com. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "Dave Blakey: 1929 – 2014". Chesterfield F.C. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
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