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Peter Leggett

1943 – 2016

English association football player

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About Peter Leggett

Lived 1943 – 2016 (aged 72). Peter Leggett was an association football player.

Peter Robert Leggett (16 December 1943 — 2 November 2016) was an English footballer who played as a right winger.

Career Born in Newton-le-Willows, Leggett began his senior career with Weymouth in 1961, making six appearances for the club. In May 1962, Leggett joined Third Division club Swindon Town for £1,000. Leggett made 17 appearances in all competitions over the course of two seasons for Swindon, scoring once. In July 1965, Leggett signed for Brighton & Hove Albion, making three Football League appearances. In 1966, Leggett joined Chelmsford City. During his time at the club, Leggett was part of the Chelmsford side that won the 1967–68 Southern League.

In March 1969, Leggett signed for Southern League rivals Cambridge United, following manager Bill Leivers' recruitment of ex-Chelmsford teammates Terry Butcher, Bill Cassidy and Terry Eades. In Leggett's first full season at Cambridge, the club won the 1969–70 Southern League, winning election to the Football League in the process. On 29 August 1970, Leggett recorded a goal and an assist in a 3–1 home win against Oldham Athletic in Cambridge's first Football League victory. Leggett made 69 appearances for Cambridge, scoring seven times, retiring in 1971 due to injuries.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Leggett?

English association football player (1943-2016)

When was Peter Leggett born?

Peter Leggett was born on 16 December 1943 in Newton-le-Willows.

When did Peter Leggett die?

Peter Leggett died on 2 November 2016 in Chelmsford.

What was Peter Leggett's occupation?

Peter Leggett was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Leggett

· Wikidata: Q61794017

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