About Ron Foster
Lived 1938 – 2017 (aged 78). Ron Foster was a British association football player.
Ronald Edmund Foster (22 November 1938 – 28 July 2017) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. Active in both England and the United States between 1959 and 1969, Foster made over 250 career appearances for five teams.
Career Born in Islington, Foster played non-League football with Clapton before turning professional in 1959 with Leyton Orient. Foster also played in the Football League for Grimsby Town, Reading and Brentford, as well as in the North American Soccer League with the Dallas Tornado, before retiring in 1969.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Foster?
English footballer (1938-2017)
When was Ron Foster born?
Ron Foster was born on 22 November 1938 in Islington.
When did Ron Foster die?
Ron Foster died on 28 July 2017 in Reading.
What was Ron Foster's occupation?
Ron Foster was an association football player.
What nationality was Ron Foster?
Ron Foster was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ron Foster (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Foster. https://biography.guide/ron-foster/
MLA: "Ron Foster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-foster/.
Chicago: "Ron Foster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-foster/.
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