About Dave Harper
Lived 1938 – 2013 (aged 74). Dave Harper was a British association football player.
David Harper (29 September 1938 – 23 January 2013) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League. He was born in Peckham, London.
His son, Frank Harper, is a British actor whose roles include that of the father of a football-loving teenage girl (played by Keira Knightley) in Bend It Like Beckham (2002).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dave Harper?
English footballer (1938-2013)
When was Dave Harper born?
Dave Harper was born on 29 September 1938 in Peckham.
When did Dave Harper die?
Dave Harper died on 23 January 2013 in Eastbourne.
What was Dave Harper's occupation?
Dave Harper was an association football player.
What nationality was Dave Harper?
Dave Harper was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Harper (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Harper. https://biography.guide/dave-harper/
MLA: "Dave Harper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-harper/.
Chicago: "Dave Harper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dave-harper/.
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