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Raymond Roberts

1950 – 2018

Trinidian footballer

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About Raymond Roberts

Lived 1950 – 2018 (aged 68). Raymond Roberts was an association football player.

Raymond Roberts (31 January 1951 – 21 September 2018) was a Trinidadian footballer. Nicknamed "Pumping Jack", he played as a forward for Trintopec Palo Seco throughout the 1970s. He also represented his native Trinidad and Tobago at the 1973 CONCACAF Championship and the 1992 Caribbean Cup.

Club career Throughout his club career, he spent his time with Trintopec Palo Seco. He was known for his powerful shots that could also accurately evade goalkeepers. He was purposefully a substitute player, developing a reputation for scoring goals after being called in the last 20 minutes of a match.

International career Roberts made his debut during the 1973 CONCACAF Championship qualifiers, scoring two goals in the 11–1 thrashing against Antigua and Barbuda with Roberts scoring two goals in his debut match.

Later life Roberts later got married and had two daughters.

He died on 21 September 2018 with his funeral being held 6 days later.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Trinidad and Tobago
Also known as
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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Raymond Roberts's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Raymond Roberts?

trinidian footballer

When was Raymond Roberts born?

Raymond Roberts was born on 31 March 1950 in Santa Flora.

When did Raymond Roberts die?

Raymond Roberts died on 21 September 2018.

What was Raymond Roberts's occupation?

Raymond Roberts was an association football player.

What nationality was Raymond Roberts?

Raymond Roberts's recorded nationality: Trinidad and Tobago.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raymond Roberts

· Wikidata: Q140087794

· DBpedia: Raymond Roberts (footballer)

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