Ray Evans (footballer, born 1933)

Raymond Peter Evans (21 June 1933 – 26 June 2009) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Preston North End and Bournemouth.^[1]

Ray Evans

Personal information
Full name	Raymond Peter Evans
Date of birth	(1933-06-21)21 June 1933
Place of birth	India
Date of death	26 June 2009(2009-06-26) (aged 76)
Place of death	Chorley, Lancashire, England
Position(s)	Inside forward
Youth career
0000–1951	Preston North End
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1951–1959	Preston North End	33	(2)
1959–1961	Bournemouth	36	(9)
1961–1975	Morecambe
Total		69	(11)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life and career

Evans was born in India while his Army father was serving in the country, but was raised in the New Hall Lane area of Preston.^[2]

After starting as a youth at Preston North End, Evans signed a part-time professional contract in May 1951 and played for the club until his transfer to Bournemouth in 1959. He and goalkeeper Mick Lynn were sold for a combined £4,000.^[2] He later played for Morecambe.^[3]

He died on 26 June 2009, five days after his 76th birthday.^[2]