Peter Dolby (18 May 1940 – 28 February 2019) was an English professional football centre half who made over 320 appearances in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town.[1]

Peter Dolby
Personal information
Full name Peter Dolby[1]
Date of birth 18 May 1940
Place of birth Derby, England
Date of death 28 February 2019(2019-02-28) (aged 78)
Place of death Shrewsbury, England
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1960 Heanor Town
Shrewsbury Town 324 (21)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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He was the fifth club legend to be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in 2011.[2]

Personal life

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After retiring from football, Dolby ran a newsagent's and worked as a teacher.[2]

Dolby died in his sleep in the early hours of 28 February 2019.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Peter Dolby". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Legends – Peter Dolby". Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  3. ^ Shrewsbury Town mourn death of club legend Peter Dolby