Roy Evans (footballer, born 1943) explained

Roy Evans
Fullname:Royston Sidney Evans
Birth Date:5 July 1943
Birth Place:Swansea, Wales
Death Place:Hereford, England
Position:Right Back
Youthyears1:–1962
Youthclubs1:Swansea City
Years1:1962–1968
Clubs1:Swansea City
Caps1:214
Goals1:7
Years2:1968–1969
Clubs2:Hereford United
Nationalyears1:1964
Nationalteam1:Wales
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Royston Sidney "Roy" Evans (5 July 1943 – 20 January 1969) was a Welsh international footballer who played professionally for Swansea City between 1962 and 1968, making 214 league appearances.[1] Evans also played for Hereford United. Evans died in a car-crash on 20 January 1969, alongside Brian Purcell.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SWANSEA CITY : 1946/47 – 2007/08. 9 April 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: Death notices – Rest in Peace – 1960s and 1970s. 9 April 2009. Nigel's Webspace – Galleries of English Football Cards 1965/66 – 1979/80.