Kevin Moore (footballer, born 1958) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Thomas Moore | ||
| Date of birth | 29 April 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Grimsby, England | ||
| Date of death | 29 April 2013 (aged 55) | ||
| Place of death | Hedge End, Hampshire, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1976–1987 | Grimsby Town | 400 | (27) |
| 1987 | Oldham Athletic | 13 | (1) |
| 1987–1994 | Southampton | 148 | (10) |
| 1992 | → Bristol Rovers (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 1992 | → Bristol Rovers (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 1994–1996 | Fulham | 51 | (4) |
| Total | 623 | (43) | |
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Kevin Thomas Moore (born April 29, 1958 – died April 29, 2013) was a talented English professional footballer. He was a strong defender who played for several well-known clubs. What's really cool is that Kevin wasn't the only footballer in his family! His brothers, father, and uncle also played for Grimsby Town, making football a big family tradition for the Moores.
Kevin's Football Journey
Kevin Moore started his football career at Grimsby Town, the club where many of his family members also played. He spent a long time there, from 1976 to 1987, playing over 400 games! He was a key player for them.
After Grimsby, Kevin moved to Oldham Athletic for a short time. Then, he joined Southampton, a bigger club, where he played for many years, from 1987 to 1994. While at Southampton, he also had a couple of loan spells at Bristol Rovers. A loan spell means he temporarily played for another team.
His last club was Fulham, where he played until 1996. Throughout his career, Kevin was known as a reliable defender, helping his teams keep the ball out of their net. He played a total of 623 games and scored 43 goals, which is impressive for a defender!
Illness and Support
Sadly, in 2010, it was shared that Kevin Moore was suffering from a serious brain condition called Pick's disease. This is a rare type of dementia, which affects memory and thinking.
To help with his care, his former clubs showed amazing support. Southampton organized a charity golf day, and Grimsby Town played a special benefit match. These events helped raise money to support Kevin and his family. Kevin passed away on his 55th birthday, April 29, 2013.
Achievements
Kevin Moore achieved some great things during his football career:
- Grimsby Town
- He helped Grimsby Town become champions of the Third Division in 1980.
- He also won the Football League Group Trophy with Grimsby in 1982.
- Southampton
- With Southampton, he reached the final of the Full Members' Cup in 1992.
