Peter Middleton

Peter Watson Middleton (13 September 1948 – April 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent almost all of his career with Bradford City. His career was cut short following an accident just days after his Plymouth Argyle debut. He was one of eight children, including four boys, born in Rawmarsh, Yorkshire, England. One of his brothers, John, also played for Bradford City. He was found dead in his car in 1977. Career Middleton was a schoolboy with Sheffield Wednesday who signed as an apprentice professional. He became a regular in the reserves, signing as a full-time player in 1965. But after three years without a first team game he moved to Bradford City.