About Roger Griffiths
Lived 1945 – 2006 (aged 61). Roger Griffiths was a British association football player.
Roger Griffiths (20 February 1945 – 19 July 2006) was an English professional footballer with Hereford United. Griffiths was the first player to be substituted in Hereford United's then-42 year existence in 1966. Griffiths was a defender who made 250 appearances for the club. One of his most famous appearances was in the FA Cup match between Hereford United and Newcastle United, in which Griffiths played for 80 minutes with a broken leg. Later, Griffiths played for Worcester City and Cheltenham Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roger Griffiths?
English footballer (1945-2006)
When was Roger Griffiths born?
Roger Griffiths was born on 20 February 1945 in Hereford.
When did Roger Griffiths die?
Roger Griffiths died on 19 July 2006.
What was Roger Griffiths's occupation?
Roger Griffiths was an association football player.
What nationality was Roger Griffiths?
Roger Griffiths was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roger Griffiths (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Griffiths. https://biography.guide/roger-griffiths/
MLA: "Roger Griffiths." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-griffiths/.
Chicago: "Roger Griffiths." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roger-griffiths/.
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