Iain Hesford

Iain Hesford (4 March 1960 – 18 November 2014) was an English professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper. He is best known for his time at Blackpool, Sunderland, Hull City, and Maidstone United.

Early career Hesford began his career at Blackpool, where he played more than 200 games and won seven caps for the England Under-21 team. When he made his debut, against Oldham Athletic on 20 August 1977, aged 17, he became the youngest goalkeeper ever to play for Blackpool in a League game. As he ran out for the second half, he offended the Latics support by flashing them a "V" sign.

On 20 November 2014, the body of Hesford was discovered. The local newspaper, the Blackpool Gazette, noted a "suspected heart attack".