About Trevor Roberts
Lived 1942 – 1972 (aged 29–30). Trevor Roberts was a British association football player and association football coach.
Trevor Roberts (25 February 1942 – June 1972) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He made a total of 207 appearances in the Football League for Southend United and Cambridge United before dying of a brain tumour at the age of 30.
Career Roberts began his career as a youth player at Liverpool, combining his playing there with studying for a degree in geography at Liverpool University, He then played in the Football League for Southend United and Cambridge United between 1965 and 1972, making 207 appearances.
Death In 1968 Roberts recovered from lung cancer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Trevor Roberts?
English footballer (1942-1972)
When was Trevor Roberts born?
Trevor Roberts was born on 25 February 1942 in Caernarfon.
When did Trevor Roberts die?
Trevor Roberts died in 1972 in Cambridge.
What was Trevor Roberts's occupation?
Trevor Roberts was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Trevor Roberts?
Trevor Roberts was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Trevor Roberts (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Trevor Roberts. https://biography.guide/trevor-roberts/
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