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| Name: David Pegg |
Nationality: England |
| Position: Forward |
Signing Information: Signed Trainee: 09/1950 |
| Birthdate: 20-09-1935 |
Years at Club: 1952-1958 |
| Age: (89) |
Debut: 06/12/1952 v Middlesbrough (H) 3-2 (League Division One) |
| Birthplace: Ardwick-le-Street, Doncaster, England |
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| Height: 5' 9" (1.75m) |
Farewell to Manchester United: Died of injuries sustained in Munich Air Crash, 06/02/1958 |
| Weight: 10st 10lbs (68.4kg) |
Passed Away: 06/02/1958 |
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| David Pegg was one of the most promising young footballers of his generation and a key member of Manchester United’s famous Busby Babes team of the 1950s. Known for his pace, dribbling ability, and pinpoint crossing, Pegg was a highly skilled left-winger who played a crucial role in Manchester United’s success in the years leading up to the Munich Air Disaster.
Pegg joined Manchester United’s youth system and made his first-team debut at the age of 17 in 1952. By the age of 20, he had established himself as United’s first-choice left-winger, contributing to the team’s domestic success. Pegg’s style of play was defined by his quick feet, excellent control, and ability to beat defenders with ease. He was also known for delivering accurate crosses, which provided opportunities for United’s strikers.
Pegg was a key part of the First Division title-winning teams in 1956 and 1957, and his performances on the left flank helped Manchester United dominate English football during this period. His partnership with United’s other attackers, such as Tommy Taylor and Dennis Viollet, made United’s forward line one of the most feared in the country. At the time of his death, Pegg was widely regarded as one of the best left-wingers in England and was expected to play a significant role for the England national team in the years to come. He had already made one appearance for England and was seen as a potential long-term solution for the left-wing position.
Tragically, Pegg was one of the players who lost his life in the Munich Air Disaster on February 6, 1958. He was only 22 years old at the time of his death, and his passing represented a devastating loss to Manchester United and English football.
David Pegg’s legacy is one of immense promise and unfulfilled potential. He was one of the brightest young talents in English football at the time of his death, and his loss in the Munich Air Disaster at just 22 years old was a significant blow to Manchester United and the wider football world. Pegg’s contributions to United’s success in the mid-1950s, particularly in their back-to-back league titles, ensured that he would be remembered as one of the finest wingers of his generation.
Pegg’s name, along with the other Busby Babes who perished in Munich, is immortalized in Manchester United’s history. His talent, dedication, and contributions to the club are honored and remembered as part of the legacy of one of football’s greatest teams.
David Pegg was a talented and dynamic left-winger for Manchester United and a key member of the Busby Babes. Known for his pace, dribbling, and crossing ability, Pegg played a crucial role in United’s First Division title wins in 1956 and 1957. Tragically, his promising career and life were cut short in the Munich Air Disaster at the age of 22. Despite his brief career, Pegg is remembered as one of the most talented young players of his era and an important figure in Manchester United’s history. |
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FA Cup |
Charity Shield |
European Cup |
Europa League |
Super Cup |
Cup Winners Cup |
Inter-Continental Cup |
World Clubs Cup |
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Season
Goals |
Season
Apps |
| 1 |
1952-1953 |
4 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
21 |
| 2 |
1953-1954 |
0 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
| 3 |
1954-1955 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
| 4 |
1955-1956 |
9 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
36 |
| 5 |
1956-1957 |
6 |
37 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
52 |
| 6 |
1957-1958 |
4 |
21 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
26 |
| TOTALS |
24 |
127 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
28 |
150 |
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