Willie Evans (footballer, born 1912)

William "Willie" Evans (7 November 1912 – 22 July 1976) was a professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and represented Wales on six occasions. [2]

Willie Evans
Personal information
Full name William Evans
Date of birth 7 November 1912
Place of birth Waunllwyd, [Ebbw Vale], Wales
Date of death 22 July 1976(1976-07-22) (aged 63)
Place of death Ponders End, England
Position(s) Outside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Tottenham Juniors ? (?)
Barnet ? (?)
Hayward Juniors ? (?)
1930–1931 Cardiff City 0 (0)
1931–1936 Tottenham Hotspur 178 (78)
1937–? Fulham 0 (0)
National team
1932–1936 Wales[1] 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Football career

Evans was born in Waunllwyd and joined the Spurs from Cardiff in 1931 after spells with Tottenham Juniors, Barnet and Hayward Sports. Between 1931–36 the outside left played a total of 195 matches and netting 86 goals in all competitions for the White Hart Lane club.[3] Evans joined Fulham in 1937 where he ended his football career.

References

  1. Willie Evans at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 85. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  3. Topsurs A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 3 October 2012
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