John Robert Bruce Crawford (10 October 1938 – June 2022) was an English footballer who played as a wing half in the Football League for Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers.[1][2] He later briefly played for Fleetwood FC in the Lancashire Combination. He also made one appearance for England U 23s against Scotland in February 1962. Crawford died in June 2022, at the age of 83.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 October 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
| Date of death | June 2022 (aged 83) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959-1965 | Blackpool | 98 | (11) |
| 1965-1967 | Tranmere Rovers | 26 | (5) |
| 1967-1968 | Fleetwood F.C. | 18 | (3) |
| Total | 142 | (19) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Tranmere Rovers: 1946/47 – 2011/12". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ^ Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). "Players' Data". Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. pp. 101–108. ISBN 978-0-9518648-2-1.
- ^ "Blackpool Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Bruce Crawford, who spent six years as a wing-half with the Seasiders. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family". Blackpool FC on Twitter. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
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