About David Holt
Lived 1952 – 2003 (aged 51). David Holt was a British association football player.
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, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Holt?
English footballer (1952-2003)
When was David Holt born?
David Holt was born on 26 February 1952 in Padiham.
When did David Holt die?
David Holt died on 15 June 2003 in Wellington.
What was David Holt's occupation?
David Holt was an association football player.
What nationality was David Holt?
David Holt was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Holt (footballer, born 1952)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Holt. https://biography.guide/david-holt/
MLA: "David Holt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-holt/.
Chicago: "David Holt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-holt/.
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