Gwyn Evans (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 December 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Ton Pentre, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 11 May 2000 (aged 64) | ||
| Place of death | New Zealand | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cwm Parc | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1955–1963 | Crystal Palace | 80 | (0) |
| 1963–? | Christchurch United | ? | (?) |
| ? |
Nelson United | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gwyn Evans (24 December 1935 – 11 May 2000
Playing career
Evans was born in
However, by the 1962–63 season, Evans was no longer a regular in the side and in 1963,
Later career
After retiring as a player, Evans moved into the administrative side of the game. He served as secretary-general of the New Zealand Football Association, a position he held from 1981 to 1987.[2] He retired on health grounds and moved to Waiheke Island where he ran a shop.[2] In his later years his health declined further and his legs were amputated.[2]
Personal life
Evans was married twice. Firstly to Joyce (née Williamson) a New Zealand table tennis player and secondly to Eleanor.
Evans showed ability at several sports and was a British amateur snooker champion.[2] He died on 11 May 2000,[1][8] and his ashes were buried at Onetangi Cemetery on Waiheke Island.[9]
References
- ^ a b "Death search: registration number 2000/11335". Births, deaths & marriages online. Department of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Maddaford, Terry (13 May 2000). "Obituary: Gwyn Evans". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ISBN 9781780910468.
- ^ ISBN 0907969542.
- ISBN 0907969542.
- ISBN 0907969542.
- ISBN 0907969542.
- ^ "Cremation record for Gwyn Evans". Auckland Council. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ "Burial record for Gwyn Evans". Auckland Council. Retrieved 18 October 2017.