Joseph Frederick Hargrave (1880 – 19 October 1917), sometimes known as Fred Hargraves or Fred Hargreaves, was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward for Burton United, Leeds City and Stoke.
Career A centre forward, Hargrave began his career with his local non-league club Atherstone Town, before transferring to First Division club Aston Villa in July 1901, for whom he failed to make a senior appearance. After a spell with Midland League club Walsall, he transferred to Second Division club Burton United in July 1903. He top-scored for the club during the 1902–03 season and finished his three-year spell with 23 goals in 72 appearances. Hargrave transferred to fellow Second Division club Leeds City in July 1905 and had a prolific 1905–06 season in front of goal, scoring 19 goals in 34 appearances, which included seven goals in six FA Cup matches. He was moved to right half during the 1906–07 season and as a result, his goals dried up. Hargrave departed Leeds City in 1908 for Birmingham & District League club Stoke and scored 11 goals in 15 matches for the "Potters" during the 1908–09 season.
Personal life As of 1911, Hargrave was working as a hatter. In December 1915, during the second year of the First World War, he enlisted as a private in the Royal Garrison Artillery in Atherstone. While holding the rank of gunner, Hargrave was killed at Passchendaele on 19 October 1917 and was buried in Steenkerke Belgian Military Cemetery.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBurton United1903–04Second Division3098638151904–05Second Division26500265Total5614866420Leeds City1905–06Second Division28126734191906–07Second Division330103401907–08Second Division200020Total6312777019Stoke1908–09Birmingham & District League1411101511Career total13337161314950
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