About Ron Powell
Lived 1929 – 1992 (aged 62). Ron Powell was a British association football player.
Ronald William Herbert Powell (2 December 1929 – 25 May 1992) was a footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League between 1948 and 1964, and who played over 500 senior games.
He started with his home-town side Knighton Town, before transferring to Manchester City in November 1948, although he did not make his league debut until the following season. . However, he only played 13 senior games for City in four years, His playing career was ended in December 1964 following a car crash which killed his team-mate Ralph Hunt, and which also injured Doug Wragg and Peter Stringfellow.
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Who was Ron Powell?
Footballer (1929-1992)
When was Ron Powell born?
Ron Powell was born on 2 December 1929 in Knighton.
When did Ron Powell die?
Ron Powell died on 25 May 1992 in Rossall.
What was Ron Powell's occupation?
Ron Powell was an association football player.
What nationality was Ron Powell?
Ron Powell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Powell. https://biography.guide/ron-powell/
MLA: "Ron Powell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-powell/.
Chicago: "Ron Powell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-powell/.
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