Person in history
Barrie Hole
Barrie Hole, Welsh footballer (born 1942)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2019 · March 25
- Known as
- association football player. Citizenship: United Kingdom
Their story
Who they were
Barrington Gerard Hole was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A Wales international, he began his career with Cardiff City and made his professional debut as a teenager.
Path and career
Career Hole's father Billy had been a professional footballer and played for Swansea Town before World War II , making over 400 appearances and playing in the club's first ever fixture in The Football League . His older brothers Colin and Alan had also both played for their hometown club Swansea, although Colin never made a first team appearance. [ 1 ] Barrie did not initially follow the family tradition and instead joined their rivals Cardiff City .
Why this date
Barrie Hole appears on our March 25 calendar for 2019 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Barrie Hole
When did Barrie Hole die?
March 25 2019.
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