About Mel Hopkins
Lived 1934 – 2010 (aged 75). Mel Hopkins was a British association football player.
Mel Hopkins (7 November 1934 – 18 October 2010) was a Welsh international footballer. He played at left back.
Club career
The son of a miner, he was signed by Tottenham Hotspur at the age of 15, when spotted playing for his local boy's club. and winning a League and FA Cup double in 1961. In 1959, he suffered a serious injury following a collision with Ian St John, smashing his nose and upper jaw, an injury which would keep him out of football for two years.
International career
Hopkins played for his country between 1956 and 1963, earning 34 caps
In 2003, Hopkins was given a merit award by the Football Association of Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mel Hopkins?
Welsh footballer (1934-2010)
When was Mel Hopkins born?
Mel Hopkins was born on 7 November 1934 in Ystrad.
When did Mel Hopkins die?
Mel Hopkins died on 18 October 2010 in Worthing.
What was Mel Hopkins's occupation?
Mel Hopkins was an association football player.
What nationality was Mel Hopkins?
Mel Hopkins was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Hopkins. https://biography.guide/mel-hopkins/
MLA: "Mel Hopkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mel-hopkins/.
Chicago: "Mel Hopkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mel-hopkins/.
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