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Ray Iggleden

1925 – 2003

English footballer

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Lived 1925 – 2003 (aged 78). Ray Iggleden was a British association football player.

Horatio "Ray" Iggleden (17 March 1925 – 17 December 2003) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward for Leicester City, Leeds United and Exeter City. He appeared over 100 times for Leeds and was their top scorer for one season.

Career Iggleden was born in Kingston upon Hull on 17 March 1925. He went to serve in the Royal Marines however, and was part of their football team that toured Holland in 1945, Having made 11 appearances for the club, in which he scored two goals,

In December 1948, Iggleden transferred to Leeds United as part of a player swap deal with Ken Chisholm. and again in September 1950. The early months of the 1951–52 season saw Iggleden hit form for Leeds, which carried through to the end of the season as he finished the season as Leeds' top goalscorer. He underwent a nose operation in summer 1952.

He transferred to Exeter City in July 1955. though Exeter left him open to transfer at the end of the season. He signed for Midland League club Goole Town in August 1956, and in August 1958 he moved on to Barton Town of the Lincolnshire Football League.

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Who was Ray Iggleden?

English footballer (1925-2003)

When was Ray Iggleden born?

Ray Iggleden was born on 17 March 1925 in Kingston upon Hull.

When did Ray Iggleden die?

Ray Iggleden died on 17 December 2003 in Kingston upon Hull.

What was Ray Iggleden's occupation?

Ray Iggleden was an association football player.

What nationality was Ray Iggleden?

Ray Iggleden was British.

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· Wikipedia: Ray Iggleden

· Wikidata: Q5822240

· DBpedia: Ray Iggleden

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