Ray Evans (footballer, born 1933)
Raymond Peter Evans (21 June 1933 – 26 June 2009) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Preston North End and Bournemouth.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Raymond Peter Evans | ||
| Date of birth | 21 June 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | India | ||
| Date of death | 26 June 2009 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Chorley, Lancashire, England | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1951 | Preston North End | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1951–1959 | Preston North End | 33 | (2) |
| 1959–1961 | Bournemouth | 36 | (9) |
| 1961–1975 | Morecambe | ||
| Total | 69 | (11) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life and career
Evans was born in India while his Army father was serving in the country, but was raised in the New Hall Lane area of Preston.[2]
After starting as a youth at Preston North End, Evans signed a part-time professional contract in May 1951 and played for the club until his transfer to Bournemouth in 1959. He and goalkeeper Mick Lynn were sold for a combined £4,000.[2] He later played for Morecambe.[3]
He died on 26 June 2009, five days after his 76th birthday.[2]
References
- "Ray Evans". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- "North End mourning for Evans". Lancashire Evening Post. 3 July 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- "Bournemouth: 1946/47 – 2013/14". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
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