John Craven (footballer)

John Craven
Personal information
Full name John Roland Craven
Date of birth 15 May 1947
Place of birth Lytham St Annes, England
Date of death 14 December 1996(1996-12-14) (aged 49)
Place of death United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1971 Blackpool 163 (24)
1971–1973 Crystal Palace 63 (14)
1973–1977 Coventry City 89 (8)
1976–1978 Plymouth Argyle 45 (3)
1978–1980 Vancouver Whitecaps 70 (10)
1981 California Surf 19 (0)
Total 360 (49)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

John Roland Craven (15 May 1947 – 14 December 1996) was an English professional footballer. He began his playing career as a defender, but also played as a centre-forward on occasion. He also played in the United States as well.

Death

Craven died of a heart attack while in Orange, California in 1996.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "California Death Index, 1940-1997". FamilySearch. Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento. 14 December 1996. Retrieved 9 August 2015. John Roland Craven
  2. ↑ "Caught in Time: Blackpool win promotion to the First Division, 1970" – TimesOnline
  • Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
  • John Craven at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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