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]

Dave Blakey

Personal information
Full name	David Blakey
Date of birth	(1929-08-22)22 August 1929
Place of birth	Newburn, England
Date of death	4 April 2014(2014-04-04) (aged 84)
Position(s)	Centre half
Youth career
	East Chevington Juniors
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1947–1967	Chesterfield	617	(20)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals