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English footballer (born 1958) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Gordon Evans (born 20 May 1958)[3] is an English retired professional footballer who made more than 500 league appearances for three clubs.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Gordon Evans[1] | ||
Date of birth | 20 May 1958 | ||
Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
–1978 | Aston Villa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1978–1979 | Aston Villa | 2 | (0) |
1979–1984 | Halifax Town | 218 | (9) |
1984–1990 | Bradford City | 223 | (3) |
1990–1992 | Halifax Town | 73 | (1) |
1992–???? | Brighouse Town | ||
Total | 516 | (13) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in West Bromwich,[3] Evans began his professional career with Aston Villa. He later played for Halifax Town in two spells, and also played with Bradford City.[3] Whilst at Bradford he won the Football League Division Three title in 1984–85; on the last day of that season he was involved in the Valley Parade fire disaster.[4]
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