George Evans (footballer, born 1935) explained

George Evans
Fullname:George Albert Evans
Birth Date:6 July 1935
Birth Place:Rhostyllen, Wales
Death Date:December 2000 (age 65)
Position:Wing half
Youthclubs1:Bolton Wanderers
Youthclubs2:Blackpool
Years1:ca. 1954–1955
Clubs1:Oswestry Town
Years2:1955–1963
Clubs2:Wrexham
Caps2:175
Goals2:9
Years3:1963–1969
Caps3:113
Goals3:0
Clubs3:Chester
Years4:1969–1970
Clubs4:Bethesda Athletic
Years5:1970–?
Clubs5:Colwyn Bay

George Albert Evans (26 July 1935 – December 2000) was a Welsh footballer who played as a wing half for Wrexham and Chester in the 1950s and 1960s.

Playing career

Evans spent time as a youngster with Bolton Wanderers and Blackpool before playing non-league football for Oswestry Town.[1] He later joined Wrexham as a part-time player, continuing to work at Bersham Colliery near Wrexham.[1]

In October 1957 he made his debut in The Football League for Wrexham against Hartlepools United, going on to make 175 league appearances for the club until 1963.[1] That summer saw Evans move to Chester along with Stan Bennion in exchange for Bill Myerscough, where he again more than 100 league appearances.

After leaving Chester in 1969, Evans played for Bethesda Athletic and Colwyn Bay while continuing to work for the National Coal Board.[1]

Honours

Wrexham

Chester

Notes and References

  1. Book: Davies, Gareth M. Jones, Peter . The Racecourse Robins . 1999. 87. Davies and Jones. 0-9524950-1-5.