Shaun Kerry Mawer (6 August 1959 – 17 July 2010) was an English professional footballer who played for Grimsby Town as a full back.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Shaun Kerry Mawer[1] | ||
Date of birth | 6 August 1959 | ||
Place of birth | Ulceby, England | ||
Date of death | 17 July 2010 | (aged 50)||
Place of death | Hull, England | ||
Position(s) | Full back | ||
Youth career | |||
Grimsby Town | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1977–1980 | Grimsby Town | 60 | (0) |
1980–19xx | Louth United | ? | (?) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
editBorn in Ulceby, North Lincolnshire, Mawer made his senior professional debut for Grimsby Town in September 1977,[2] and was awarded the Young Player Of The Year Award that same season.[2] Mawer left Grimsby in 1980 after suffering a knee injury,[2] and he later played non-League football with Louth United.[3] During his three seasons as a professional with Grimsby, Mawer made 60 appearances in the Football League.[3]
After football
editAfter retiring from football, Mawer became a marine engineer.[2]
Death
editHe died in hospital in Kingston upon Hull on 17 July 2010, aged 50, after a long illness. His funeral was held at lunchtime on 26 July at St Nicholas's Church, Ulceby.[4]
Mawer had three daughters and two grandsons.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Shaun Mawer". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Fans and family mourn Grimsby Town's '70s star Shaun Mawer". Grimsby Telegraph. 20 July 2010. Archived from the original on 24 July 2010. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ a b "GRIMSBY TOWN : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Sport - Latest sports news from Grimsby and the UK - Grimsby Live".