About Roy Proverbs
Lived 1932 – 2017 (aged 84). Roy Proverbs was a British association football player.
Roy John Proverbs (8 July 1932 – 15 February 2017) was an English professional footballer. His clubs included Coventry City, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Gillingham, where he made over 140 Football League appearances. He played primarily at right full back throughout his career. During his time at Gillingham, he was given the nickname "Chopper" Proverbs due to his no-nonsense style of defending.
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Who was Roy Proverbs?
English footballer (1932-2017)
When was Roy Proverbs born?
Roy Proverbs was born on 8 July 1932 in Wednesbury.
When did Roy Proverbs die?
Roy Proverbs died on 17 February 2017.
What was Roy Proverbs's occupation?
Roy Proverbs was an association football player.
What nationality was Roy Proverbs?
Roy Proverbs was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Proverbs. https://biography.guide/roy-proverbs/
MLA: "Roy Proverbs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-proverbs/.
Chicago: "Roy Proverbs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-proverbs/.
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