About Dick Hegarty
Lived 1885 – 1917 (aged 31–32). Dick Hegarty was a British association football player.
Personal life Hegarty served as a sergeant in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War and died of "wounds and gas" at Northumberland War Hospital on 3 October 1917. He was buried in Stranton Grange Cemetery, Hartlepool. His elder brother Daniel died in service on 29 July 1919.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Hegarty?
English footballer (1885-1917)
When was Dick Hegarty born?
Dick Hegarty was born in 1885 in Stockton-on-Tees.
When did Dick Hegarty die?
Dick Hegarty died on 3 October 1917 in Hartlepool.
What was Dick Hegarty's occupation?
Dick Hegarty was an association football player.
What nationality was Dick Hegarty?
Dick Hegarty was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Hegarty. https://biography.guide/dick-hegarty/
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