About Dick Evans
Lived 1875 – 1942 (aged 66). Dick Evans was a British association football player.
Career
Burslem Port Vale Evans joined Burslem Port Vale from Newcastle White Star in November 1894. He scored his first Second Division goal on 5 January 1895, in a 2–2 draw at Crewe Alexandra.
He made his debut in the opening game of the 1902–03 season, a 6–0 victory over Brentford (in which John Fraser scored a hat-trick). He soon became a fixture on the right-wing, with Joe Turner on the left. However, in January, he lost his place to Scottish international Mark Bell as a result of an injury before returning at the end of February. In his first season with the "Saints", he played 23 matches, scoring seven goals, as Southampton claimed the Southern League title for the fifth time in seven years.
Ill health and injuries forced his retirement in 1904
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Honours Port Vale Staffordshire Senior Cup: 1898
Southampton Southern League: 1902–03, 1903–04
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Evans?
English footballer (1875-1942)
When was Dick Evans born?
Dick Evans was born on 25 December 1875 in Smallthorne.
When did Dick Evans die?
Dick Evans died on 13 January 1942 in Salisbury.
What was Dick Evans's occupation?
Dick Evans was an association football player.
What nationality was Dick Evans?
Dick Evans was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Evans (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Evans. https://biography.guide/dick-evans/
MLA: "Dick Evans." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-evans/.
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