Richard Hegarty (1884 – 3 October 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as a right back in the Football League for Stockport County.
Personal life Hegarty served as a sergeant in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War and died of "wounds and gas" at Northumberland War Hospital on 3 October 1917. He was buried in Stranton Grange Cemetery, Hartlepool. His elder brother Daniel died in service on 29 July 1919.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStockport County1905–06First Division100010Hartlepools United1908–09North Eastern League261002611909–10301040Total29110301Career total30110311
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