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'''David "Dave" Walker''' (15 October 1941 – 21 April 2015) was an English professional ], who played as a central defender for ] and ]. '''David "Dave" Walker''' (15 October 1941 – 21 April 2015) was an English professional ], who played as a central defender for ] and ].


He died on 21 April 2015 at the age of 73 of cancer. He died with his loving wife Marcia Walker, children and grandchildren. He was a central defender for the Southampton football team. Many people remember him as one of Saints best defenders in his time and still today. He joined Burnley football club at 19 years old and later join Southampton. He also joined Cape Town club in his late career as a footballer. He happily retired and moved to a small remote village; Hythe, with his wife Marcia and his son. Watching his grand-children grow up he lived a happy and memorable life. <ref> Obituary on the homepage of Burnley F.C., 23 April 2015, accessed on 23 April 2015.</ref> He died on 21 April 2015 at the age of 73.<ref> Obituary on the homepage of Burnley F.C., 23 April 2015, accessed on 23 April 2015.</ref>


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Dave Walker
Personal information
Full name David Walker
Date of birth (1941-10-15)15 October 1941
Place of birth Colne, England
Date of death 21 April 2015(2015-04-21) (aged 73)
Place of death Hythe, England
Position(s) Central defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960–1965 Burnley 38 (1)
1965–1974 Southampton 197 (1)
1974–1975 Cape Town
Total 235 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David "Dave" Walker (15 October 1941 – 21 April 2015) was an English professional footballer, who played as a central defender for Burnley and Southampton.

He died on 21 April 2015 at the age of 73.

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References

  1. David Walker: 1941–2015. Obituary on the homepage of Burnley F.C., 23 April 2015, accessed on 23 April 2015.

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