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Peter Springett

1946 – 1997

English association football goalkeeper

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About Peter Springett

Lived 1946 – 1997 (aged 51). Peter Springett was a British association football player and police officer.

Peter Springett (8 May 1946 – 28 September 1997) was an English professional footballer

Career He played in goal for Queen's Park Rangers and later Sheffield Wednesday,

He made his debut in 1963 against Peterborough United and went on to play 137 league games for QPR. Peter was part of the QPR team in 1966–67 that won both the Third Division Championship and the League Cup, beating West Bromwich Albion 3–2 at Wembley Stadium on 4 March 1967.

He moved to Sheffield Wednesday in 1967 in a unique swap deal for his brother, England international Ron Springett.

International career He made appearances at youth level for England, but unlike his elder brother he was never capped as a full international.

Later life After retiring from the game he became a police officer and was present when the stolen European Cup was handed in at West Bar Police Station after Aston Villa's 1982 win.

Death His death in Sheffield on 28 August 1997 came at the end of a four-year battle against cancer.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Springett?

English association football goalkeeper (1946-1997)

When was Peter Springett born?

Peter Springett was born on 8 May 1946 in Fulham.

When did Peter Springett die?

Peter Springett died on 28 August 1997 in Sheffield.

What was Peter Springett's occupation?

Peter Springett was an association football player and police officer.

What nationality was Peter Springett?

Peter Springett was British.

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· Wikipedia: Peter Springett

· Wikidata: Q7177059

· DBpedia: Peter Springett

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