Raymond Peter Evans (21 June 1933 – 26 June 2009) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Preston North End and Bournemouth.[1]
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Full name | Raymond Peter Evans | ||
Date of birth | (1933-06-21)21 June 1933 | ||
Place of birth | India | ||
Date of death | 26 June 2009(2009-06-26) (aged 76) | ||
Place of death | Chorley, Lancashire, England | ||
Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
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0000–1951 | Preston North End | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1951–1959 | Preston North End | 33 | (2) |
1959–1961 | Bournemouth | 36 | (9) |
1961–1975 | Morecambe | ||
Total | 69 | (11) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Evans was born in India while his Army father was serving in the country, but was raised in the New Hall Lane area of Preston.[2]
After starting as a youth at Preston North End, Evans signed a part-time professional contract in May 1951 and played for the club until his transfer to Bournemouth in 1959. He and goalkeeper Mick Lynn were sold for a combined £4,000.[2] He later played for Morecambe.[3]
He died on 26 June 2009, five days after his 76th birthday.[2]
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