Dick Holden

Richard Holden (12 June 1885 – 12 January 1971) was an English footballer who played at right-back. He started playing football at Parkfield Central as a forward. He then joined Tonge, where he started playing as a full back. In May 1904, Holden joined Manchester United, and spent most of his first season at United in the Reserves. In the season 1905-06, an injury to Bob Bonthron allowed Holden to play for the first-team. In 1908, he suffered a knee injury, and had to go for an operation.

Dick Holden
Personal information
Full name Richard Holden
Date of birth (1885-06-12)12 June 1885
Place of birth Middleton, Lancashire, England
Date of death 12 January 1971 (aged 85)[1][2]
Place of death Stockport, Cheshire
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
Parkfield Central
1903–1904 Tonge
Manchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1904–1913 Manchester United 106 (0)
Total 106 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

After 117 appearances for the club and no goals, he left United in May 1914 and joined the Royal Air Force, serving in the First World War that began three months later. When the war ended in November 1918, Holden did not resume his career as a footballer.[3]

References
  1. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007
  2. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
  3. English Football Defender, 1180's Birth Introduction. General Books LLC. May 2010. ISBN 9781157357711.


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