Ron Phoenix

Ronald James Phoenix (30 June 1929 – March 2021) was an English footballer who played as a wing half in the Football League for Manchester City and Rochdale.[1][2]

Ron Phoenix
Personal information
Full name Ronald James Phoenix
Date of birth (1929-06-30)30 June 1929
Place of birth Stretford, England
Date of death 10 March 2021(2021-03-10) (aged 91)
Position(s) Wing half
Youth career
Humphrey Park
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1960 Manchester City 53 (2)
1960–1962 Rochdale 64 (0)
Altrincham
Total 117 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

In May 2019, Phoenix resided in a care home in Trafford, Greater Manchester.[3]

His death was announced on 10 March 2021.[4] He was 91.

References

  1. Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Ron Phoenix". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  2. "Ron Phoenix". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  3. Once failing Urmston Manor care home now given highest rating by Care Quality Commission
  4. Pollard, Rob (10 March 2021). "Former City star Ron Phoenix passes away". Manchester City FC. Retrieved 11 March 2021.


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