Peter Hindley facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 May 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Worksop, England | ||
| Date of death | 1 February 2021 (aged 76) | ||
| Playing position | Right-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1962–1973 | Nottingham Forest | 366 | (10) |
| 1973–1976 | Coventry City | 33 | (0) |
| 1976–1979 | Peterborough United | 112 | (1) |
| 1979–1981 | Burton Albion | 97 | (1) |
| Total | 511 | (11) | |
| National team | |||
| 1967 | England U23 | 1 | (0) |
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Peter Hindley (born May 19, 1944 – died February 1, 2021) was an English footballer. He was often called 'Tank' because he was a very strong player. Peter played as a right-back for many years. He was known for being tough on the field.
His father, Frank Hindley, also played football professionally. He played for Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Peter Hindley: A Football Legend
Peter Hindley spent most of his career playing in the English Football League. This was the main football competition in England. He played for three well-known clubs.
His Club Career
Peter Hindley started his professional journey at Nottingham Forest. He played there for a long time, from 1962 to 1973. During his time at Forest, he played in 366 games. He also scored 10 goals. A teammate, Ian Storey-Moore, once said Peter was "tough as old boots." This shows how strong and reliable he was.
After leaving Nottingham Forest, Peter moved to Coventry City. He played there for three seasons, from 1973 to 1976. He appeared in 33 games for Coventry City.
Next, he joined Peterborough United in 1976. He played for them until 1979. He made 112 appearances for Peterborough. He also scored one goal for the club.
Playing for England
Peter Hindley also had the chance to represent his country. In 1967, he played for the England Under-23 team. He earned one cap, which means he played in one international game for them.
Later Years in Football
Peter Hindley finished his playing career at Burton Albion. This club was not part of the main Football League at the time. His former teammate, Ian Storey-Moore, was the manager there. Peter played for Burton Albion for two full seasons. He appeared in 97 games and scored one goal.
Life After Football
After retiring from football, Peter Hindley stayed in the Peterborough area. He started a new career as a painter and decorator. He also owned greyhounds, which are fast racing dogs.
Peter Hindley passed away on February 1, 2021. He was 76 years old.
