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10 Facts About Dave Durie

1.

David George Durie was an English professional footballer.

2.

Dave Durie played as a forward and spent the majority of his playing career at Blackpool.

3.

Blackpool-born Dave Durie began his professional career with his hometown club in 1952.

4.

Dave Durie was signed as a deputy to Allan Brown, but eventually succeeded him.

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Dave Durie made his FA Cup debut, against Manchester City on 3 January 1956.

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Dave Durie scored again in the fifth round, with Blackpool eventually being eliminated after a sixth-round replay.

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Dave Durie scored another hat-trick later that season in an FA Cup third-round tie at home to Mansfield Town.

8.

Dave Durie's treble were the only goals of the game.

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Dave Durie had become the first Blackpool player to score in the League, FA Cup and League Cup.

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Dave Durie was a Methodist Sunday School teacher during his playing days.