David Holt (footballer, born 1952)

Not to be confused with David Holt (footballer, born 1936).

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

David Holt

Personal information
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
Position(s)	Centre half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1969–1974	Bury	179	(9)
1974–1980	Oldham Athletic	142	(1)
1980–1983	Burnley	84	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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. 17 June 2003. Retrieved 22 August 2009.