About Paul Petts
Lived 1950 – 2025 (aged 74–75). Paul Petts was a British association football player.
Paul Andrew Petts (27 September 1961 – 24 March 2025) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.
Career Petts began his career with Bristol Rovers, making 13 appearances in the Football League for them between 1978 and 1980. He then played for Shrewsbury Town, making a further 149 appearances in the league over five seasons. Petts later played in Wales for Merthyr Tydfil.
Death Petts died from cancer on 24 March 2025, at the age of 63. He was survived by his father John, also a professional footballer.
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Who was Paul Petts?
English footballer
When was Paul Petts born?
Paul Petts was born in 1950.
When did Paul Petts die?
Paul Petts died on 24 March 2025.
What was Paul Petts's occupation?
Paul Petts was an association football player.
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Paul Petts was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Petts. https://biography.guide/paul-petts/
MLA: "Paul Petts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-petts/.
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