About Don Footitt
Lived 1929 – 1995 (aged 66). Don Footitt was a British association football player.
Donald Footitt (24 May 1929 – 10 June 1995) was an English footballer who made 25 appearances in the Football League playing for Lincoln City and Crewe Alexandra as a goalkeeper.
Footitt made his Lincoln debut at the age of 17 years, 7 months, in December 1946, as Lincoln beat Wrexham in an FA Cup replay; the Daily Mirror described him as the hero of the tie. An amateur who worked in an office in Grantham, Footitt missed only one senior match between then and the end of the season. He played only once more in senior competition, for Crewe Alexandra in the 1949–50 Football League season.
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Who was Don Footitt?
Footballer (1929-1995)
When was Don Footitt born?
Don Footitt was born on 24 May 1929 in Grantham.
When did Don Footitt die?
Don Footitt died on 10 June 1995.
What was Don Footitt's occupation?
Don Footitt was an association football player.
What nationality was Don Footitt?
Don Footitt was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Footitt. https://biography.guide/don-footitt/
MLA: "Don Footitt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-footitt/.
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