About Ralph Oelofse
Lived 1926 – 2001 (aged 74). Ralph Oelofse was an association football player.
Roelof Johannes Gysbertus 'Ralph' Oelofse (12 November 1926 – 24 October 2001) was a South African footballer who played in England for Chelsea and Watford.
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In South Africa, Oelofse played provincial baseball for Northern Transvaal in 1949 and 1950, before moving to England. Oelofe's brother Andries also played for Northern Transvaal and went on to play for South Africa.
Whilst in England, Oelofse played for Briggs Brigand with fellow South African and Charlton left-back John Hewie, who both represented South Eastern Counties in 1953 .
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Who was Ralph Oelofse?
South African soccer player
When was Ralph Oelofse born?
Ralph Oelofse was born on 12 November 1926 in Lichtenburg.
When did Ralph Oelofse die?
Ralph Oelofse died on 24 October 2001 in Cape Town.
What was Ralph Oelofse's occupation?
Ralph Oelofse was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Oelofse. https://biography.guide/ralph-oelofse/
MLA: "Ralph Oelofse." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-oelofse/.
Chicago: "Ralph Oelofse." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ralph-oelofse/.
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