About Richard Dunn
Lived 1919 – 1985 (aged 65–66). Richard Dunn was an association football player.
Richard Dunn (23 December 1919 – December 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for West Ham United and Hartlepools United as an inside-forward.
Born in Easington, Dunn began his career at Ferryhill Athletic before moving to West Ham United in 1937. Dunn had not made a first-team appearance before the outbreak of the Second World War and served with the Essex Regiment and Royal Artillery after hostilities commenced. He also made an appearance for Tottenham Hotspur in September 1944, when he was called on as a spectator after the Spurs team had arrived with just four players. He made 11 appearances in the Second Division before moving to Hartlepools United.
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Who was Richard Dunn?
English footballer (1919–1985)
When was Richard Dunn born?
Richard Dunn was born on 23 December 1919 in Easington.
When did Richard Dunn die?
Richard Dunn died in 1985 in Durham.
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Richard Dunn was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Dunn (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Dunn. https://biography.guide/richard-dunn-association-football-player/
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