Ray Reeves Explained

Ray Reeves
Fullname:Raymond Henry Ernest Reeves
Birth Date:12 August 1931
Birth Place:Reading, England
Death Place:Caversham, England
Position:Left back
Youthyears1:1947–1952
Youthclubs1:Reading
Years1:1952–1961
Clubs1:Reading
Caps1:284
Goals1:28
Years2:1961–1962
Clubs2:Brentford
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Clubs3:Dover
Clubs4:Burton Albion
Clubs5:Valley Sports

Raymond Henry Ernest Reeves (12 August 1931 – 30 November 2007) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Reading and Brentford as a left back.[1] He holds legend status amongst the Reading supporters and made 317 appearances for the club.[2] He holds the Reading club record for penalties scored, with 22.

Personal life

Reeves had three sons. He began his time with Reading as a groundsman and after his retirement from football, became the Co-op dairy's Southern Regional Manager.

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brentford1961–62[3] Third Division50000050
Career total50000050

Notes and References

  1. Book: Haynes, Graham . Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006 . Coumbe . Frank . 2006 . Yore Publications . 978-0955294914 . Harefield . 132.
  2. News: 14 December 2007 . Farewell to an old legend . getreading.co.uk . 9 November 2016.
  3. Book: 100 Years Of Brentford . Brentford FC . 1989 . 0951526200 . White . Eric . 386.