About Reg Elvy
Lived 1920 – 1991 (aged 70). Reg Elvy was an association football player.
Reginald Elvy (25 November 1920 – 13 July 1991) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in the Football League for Halifax Town, Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers and Northampton Town.
Career Born in Leeds, Elvy joined Halifax Town in 1944 and had made 22 league appearances by the time he signed for Bolton Wanderers in 1947. Despite this, he managed to retain his place in the Blackburn team following Patterson's return, making 152 consecutive appearances between November 1951 and April 1955.
Personal life Elvy married his wife Nellie near Leeds in 1941. Following the end of his playing career, Elvy worked with Mitchells & Butlers Brewery in the Northampton area. He died in Kingsthorpe near Northampton on 13 July 1991.
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Who was Reg Elvy?
English footballer (1920–1991)
When was Reg Elvy born?
Reg Elvy was born on 25 November 1920.
When did Reg Elvy die?
Reg Elvy died on 13 July 1991.
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Reg Elvy was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reg Elvy. https://biography.guide/reg-elvy/
MLA: "Reg Elvy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reg-elvy/.
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