About Gordon Haigh
Lived 1921 – 2011 (aged 90). Gordon Haigh was a British association football player.
Gordon Haigh (18 August 1921 – 22 August 2011) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Having played 18 league games for Burnley in the four league seasons after World War II, he was the club's second oldest surviving player by the time of his death on 22 August 2011, four days after his 90th birthday – second only to George Knight, who was three months older and died 10 days later.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gordon Haigh?
footballer (1921-2011)
When was Gordon Haigh born?
Gordon Haigh was born on 18 August 1921 in Barnsley.
When did Gordon Haigh die?
Gordon Haigh died on 22 August 2011 in Nelson.
What was Gordon Haigh's occupation?
Gordon Haigh was an association football player.
What nationality was Gordon Haigh?
Gordon Haigh was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gordon Haigh. https://biography.guide/gordon-haigh/
MLA: "Gordon Haigh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gordon-haigh/.
Chicago: "Gordon Haigh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gordon-haigh/.
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