About Derek Hines
Lived 1931 – 2001 (aged 70). Derek Hines was a British association football player.
Derek Jabez Hines (8 February 1931 - August 2001) was an English football player who played for Derby County, Shrewsbury Town, Rugby Town and most notably Leicester City.
During his time at Leicester he forged a prolific strike partnership with Arthur Rowley and helped Leicester to the Second Division title in both 1953-54 and 1956-57. He scored 117 goals in total for the club making him the club's 4th top goalscorer of all-time. He is also the last person to score 4 goals in one game for the club in a 6-3 victory over Aston Villa in November 1958.
He returned to the club for a spell as youth team coach in the 1970s.
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Who was Derek Hines?
Scottish footballer (1931-2001)
When was Derek Hines born?
Derek Hines was born on 18 February 1931 in Woodville.
When did Derek Hines die?
Derek Hines died on 1 August 2001 in Derbyshire.
What was Derek Hines's occupation?
Derek Hines was an association football player.
What nationality was Derek Hines?
Derek Hines was British.
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