About Roy Evans
Lived 1943 – 1969 (aged 25). Roy Evans was a British association football player.
Royston Sidney "Roy" Evans (5 July 1943 – 20 January 1969) was a Welsh international footballer who played professionally for Swansea City between 1962 and 1968, making 214 league appearances. Evans also played for Hereford United. Evans died in a car-crash on 20 January 1969, alongside Brian Purcell.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Evans?
Welsh footballer (1943-1969)
When was Roy Evans born?
Roy Evans was born on 5 July 1943 in Swansea.
When did Roy Evans die?
Roy Evans died on 20 January 1969 in Hereford.
What was Roy Evans's occupation?
Roy Evans was an association football player.
What nationality was Roy Evans?
Roy Evans was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Evans (footballer, born 1943)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Evans. https://biography.guide/roy-evans-association-football-player/
MLA: "Roy Evans." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-evans-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Roy Evans." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-evans-association-football-player/.
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