Dave Whelan
English footballer · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Born 1936 · age 89
David Whelan is an English businessman and former footballer. During his football career, he played for Blackburn Rovers and Crewe Alexandra.
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Close ties
Bryan Douglas Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1956-1960
Ronnie Clayton Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1956-1960- Bill Eckersley Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1956-1960
- Roy Vernon Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1956-1960
Ally MacLeod Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1956-1960- Andy McEvoy Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1956-1960
- Eric Barnes Teammate at Crewe Alexandra F.C., 1962-1966
- Dave Ewing Teammate at Crewe Alexandra F.C., 1962-1964
George Hudson Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1958-1960- Jim Appleby Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1957-1960
- Norman Bodell Teammate at Crewe Alexandra F.C., 1963-1966
- Peter Dobing Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1956-1960
Career 2
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Crewe Alexandra F.C.1962-19661150
Blackburn Rovers F.C.1956-1960783
Media & music
About this person
Whelan is the former owner of club Wigan Athletic, having also been the chairman of the club for twenty years, before passing the position over to his grandson, David Sharpe, who eventually passed the ownership over to International Entertainment Corporation.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1936 · age 89
