Former Scarborough FC striker Ernie Moss dies aged 71
He played for Scarborough FC in their first season in the Football League, scoring four times in his 23 appearances.
Much-loved Ernie, Chesterfield’s all-time record goalscorer, had dementia and had been living in a care home.
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Hide AdHis family believe his dementia was caused by him repeatedly heading a football during his career in the 60s, 70s and 80s. The Moss family have long campaigned for more research to be done into the links of heading a football and dementia.
Ernie had three spells at the Spireites, scoring 192 goals in more than 500 appearances.
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