Peter Rodon
Peter Clive Rodon (5 February 1945 – July 2000) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a centre forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Clive Rodon[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 February 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Date of death | July 2000 (aged 55) | ||
| Place of death | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 19xx–1964 | Swansea City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1967 | Bradford City | 64 | (15) |
| Merthyr Tydfil | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Swansea,[1] after playing youth football with Swansea City, Rodon began his professional career with Bradford City, scoring 15 goals in 64 appearances in the Football League between 1964 and 1967.[2] He later returned to Wales, playing with Merthyr Tydfil.[3]
Later and personal life
Rodon's son Chris,[4] and grandson Joe have also played football professionally.[5] Another son, Keri, father of Joe, played basketball for Wales.[6]
Rodon died in Swansea in July 2000.[1]
References
- "Peter Rodon". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- "BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
- Peter Rodon at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- "23 April 1984 and Gordon Owen's goal puts Derby on the brink of relegation". Mauve & Yellow Army. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
- James, Stuart. "The story of Tottenham's new centre-back Joe Rodon, told by his parents". The Athletic.
- "Rodon, Bale and the dream of more famous Wales fridge magnet moments | Elis James". The Guardian. 24 June 2021.
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