David Holt (footballer, born 1952)

Not to be confused with David Holt (footballer, born 1936).
David Holt
Personal information
Full name David Holt
Date of birth 26 February 1952
Place of birth Padiham, England
Date of death 15 June 2003(2003-06-15) (aged 51)
Place of death Wellington, New Zealand
Playing position Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1974 Bury 179 (9)
1974–1980 Oldham Athletic 142 (1)
1980–1983 Burnley 84 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

David Holt (26 February 1952 – 15 June 2003) was an English professional footballer who played as a central defender.

He played over 400 matches in the Football League for Bury, Oldham Athletic and Burnley,[1] before retiring in 1983 to start a plastic recycling business. In 1998, he moved to New Zealand to run a courier business. In 2003, he collapsed while on his rounds and died of a heart attack, aged 51. Holt was married to Avrille, and the couple had two sons, Paul and Shaun.[2]

References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.
  2. "Ex-Clarets player dies in New Zealand". Lancashire Evening Telegraph. 2003-06-17. Retrieved 2009-08-22.


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