About Rodney Fern
Lived 1948 – 2018 (aged 69). Rodney Fern was a British association football player.
Rodney Alan Fern (13 December 1948 – 16 January 2018) was an English professional footballer who played as a striker.
Career Born in Burton upon Trent, Fern played as an amateur for Measham Imps before turning professional in 1967 with Leicester City. He also played for Luton Town, Chesterfield and Rotherham United before retiring in 1983. He was part of the Leicester side that won the 1971 FA Charity Shield.
Fern died on 16 January 2018, after suffering from dementia.
Honours Leicester City FA Cup runner-up: 1968–69
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Who was Rodney Fern?
English footballer (1948-2018)
When was Rodney Fern born?
Rodney Fern was born on 13 December 1948 in Burton upon Trent.
When did Rodney Fern die?
Rodney Fern died on 16 January 2018.
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Rodney Fern was an association football player.
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Rodney Fern was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rodney Fern. https://biography.guide/rodney-fern/
MLA: "Rodney Fern." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rodney-fern/.
Chicago: "Rodney Fern." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rodney-fern/.
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