Ron Spence
Ronald Spence (7 January 1927 – 24 April 1996) was an English footballer who played as a wing half.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ronald Spence[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 7 January 1927[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Spennymoor, England | ||
| Date of death | 24 April 1996 (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | Doncaster, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Tudhoe Colliery | ? | (?) | |
| ?–1948 | Rossington Colliery | ? | (?) |
| 1948–1958 | York City | 260 | (25) |
| 1960–? | Scarborough | ? | (?) |
| Goole Town | ? | (?) | |
| Total | 260 | (25) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Born in Spennymoor, County Durham, Spence played for Tudhoe Colliery and Rossington Colliery before signing for York City in March 1948.[2] He was a part of the team which played in the FA Cup semi-final in 1955.[2] He joined non-League side Scarborough in June 1960, playing 42 appearances and scoring 10 goals in all competitions before playing for Goole Town.[2][3] He returned to York as part-time trainer in July 1964, before taking the position full-time in November 1966.[2] He then worked as physiotherapist and juniors' coach at the club from August 1972 to September 1975.[2] Spence died in Doncaster Royal Infirmary at the age of 69 on 24 April 1996.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 579. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
- ^ a b c d e f g Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Citizen Publications. p. 95. ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
- ^ Adamson, Steve (1998). Scarborough Football Club: The Official History 1879–1998. Yore Publications. p. 123. ISBN 1-874427-92-5.