Peter Rodon Explained

Peter Rodon
Fullname:Peter Clive Rodon
Birth Date:5 February 1945
Birth Place:Swansea, Wales
Death Place:Swansea, Wales
Position:Centre forward
Youthyears1:19xx–1964
Youthclubs1:Swansea City
Years1:1964–1967
Clubs1:Bradford City
Caps1:64
Goals1:15
Clubs2:Merthyr Tydfil

Peter Clive Rodon (5 February 1945 – July 2000) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a centre forward.

Career

Born in Swansea, 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.[1] He later returned to Wales, playing with Merthyr Tydfil.

Later and personal life

Rodon's son Chris,[2] and grandson Joe have also played football professionally.[3] Another son, Keri, father of Joe, played basketball for Wales.[4]

Rodon died in Swansea in July 2000.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2009/10. 19 November 2010. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: 23 April 1984 and Gordon Owen's goal puts Derby on the brink of relegation. 19 November 2010. Mauve & Yellow Army.
  3. Web site: The story of Tottenham's new centre-back Joe Rodon, told by his parents. Stuart. James. The Athletic.
  4. Web site: Rodon, Bale and the dream of more famous Wales fridge magnet moments | Elis James. 24 June 2021. The Guardian.