About Ray Freeman
Lived 1944 – 2019 (aged 74–75). Ray Freeman was an association football coach and association football player.
Raymond Freeman (1944 – 27 January 2019) was an English football player and manager.
Early life Freeman was born in Sawston, England.
Playing career As a player, Freeman played in the United States and for English clubs including Cambridge United.
Style of play Freeman mainly operated as a wing-half and was known for his creativity and combativeness.
Managerial career At the age of twenty-seven, Freeman was appointed manager of Norwegian side Brann.
Personal life After helping Brann win the 1972 Norwegian Football Cup as manager, Freeman became the first person in history to be honored as an honorary citizen in Bergen, Norway.
Death Freeman died on 27 January 2019.
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Who was Ray Freeman?
English footballer (1944–2019)
When was Ray Freeman born?
Ray Freeman was born in 1944 in Sawston.
When did Ray Freeman die?
Ray Freeman died on 27 January 2019.
What was Ray Freeman's occupation?
Ray Freeman was an association football coach and association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Freeman (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Freeman. https://biography.guide/ray-freeman/
MLA: "Ray Freeman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-freeman/.
Chicago: "Ray Freeman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-freeman/.
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