About Ray Evans
Lived 1933 – 2009 (aged 76). Ray Evans was an association football player.
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.
Early life and career 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.
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.
He died on 26 June 2009, five days after his 76th birthday.
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Who was Ray Evans?
English footballer (1933–2009)
When was Ray Evans born?
Ray Evans was born on 21 June 1933 in India.
When did Ray Evans die?
Ray Evans died on 26 June 2009 in Chorley.
What was Ray Evans's occupation?
Ray Evans was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Evans (footballer, born 1933)
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