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Roy Stroud

1925 – 2015

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About Roy Stroud

Lived 1925 – 2015 (aged 90). Roy Stroud was a British association football player.

Footballing career Born in Silvertown, London, his parents moved to Hounslow when he was young. Stroud started playing with London and Middlesex boys before being selected for England boys as an outside right. During the Second World War he was a guest player for Arsenal and Brentford.

Stroud then played for Hendon before moving to West Ham in February 1952 and making his debut against Notts County on 14 April 1952. It was his only league appearance that season. He would have to wait over 18 months for his next appearance. In this game, on 7 November 1953, Stroud scored his first goal for West Ham in a 5–0 home win against Bury. He also scored in his next game, on 14 November 1953, a 3–1 away defeat by Oldham Athletic. His run of games amounted to only four that season, one in 1954–55, two in 1955–56 and five in his final season, 1956–57.

Death

Stroud died on 4 June 2015 in Devon at age 90, having been suffering with dementia.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roy Stroud?

Footballer (1925-2015)

When was Roy Stroud born?

Roy Stroud was born on 15 March 1925 in Silvertown.

When did Roy Stroud die?

Roy Stroud died on 4 June 2015 in Devon.

What was Roy Stroud's occupation?

Roy Stroud was an association football player.

What nationality was Roy Stroud?

Roy Stroud was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Stroud

· Wikidata: Q16850913

· DBpedia: Roy Stroud

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