David Pacey

David Pacey Date of Birth: Oct 2, 1936

After playing for Luton schoolboys, Dave was developed by Hitchin Town where he made their Athenian League side as a wing-half before National Service in the Army.

Hearing that Dave was having trials at Arsenal, Luton director Tom Hodgson travelled to his Army station at Newton Abbot to make sure he signed for the Hatters!

After making his League debut in a 0-3 defeat at Old Trafford on Christmas Day 1957, Dave became a mainstay in the Luton half-back line over the next eight years, injuries permitting.

Scorer of the Town’s goal in the 1959 FA Cup final, Dave tried manfully as the Hatters dropped down to Division Four by 1965 but then decided to call it a day before enjoying three years with Kettering.

Dave worked for many years at Electrolux and lived in Newport Pagnell in retirement until his passing in 2016.