About Don Townsend
Lived 1930 – 2020 (aged 89). Don Townsend was a British association football player.
Donald Edward Townsend (17 September 1930 – 29 July 2020) was an English footballer who played as a left back in the Football League. He was the father of former Ireland international Andy Townsend.
Townsend died on 29 July 2020, at the age of 89.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Townsend?
English footballer (1930-2020)
When was Don Townsend born?
Don Townsend was born on 17 September 1930 in Swindon.
When did Don Townsend die?
Don Townsend died on 29 July 2020.
What was Don Townsend's occupation?
Don Townsend was an association football player.
What nationality was Don Townsend?
Don Townsend was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Townsend. https://biography.guide/don-townsend/
MLA: "Don Townsend." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-townsend/.
Chicago: "Don Townsend." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-townsend/.
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