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John Craven
English football player (1947-1996) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 49
John Roland Craven 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 and captained the Vancouver Whitecaps, including in their Soccer Bowl '79 winning year.
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Close ties
Jimmy Armfield Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1965-1971
Tommy Hutchison Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1967-1971
Gordon Milne Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1967-1970
Emlyn Hughes Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1965-1967
Bobby Tambling Teammate at Crystal Palace F.C., 1971-1973
Tony Waiters Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1965-1967
Bob Lenarduzzi Teammate at Vancouver Whitecaps, 1978-1980
Dennis Mortimer Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 1973-1975- Larry Lloyd Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 1974-1976
- Jim Blyth Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 1973-1977
- Kevin Hector Teammate at Vancouver Whitecaps, 1978-1980
- Fred Pickering Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1969-1971
Colin Stein Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 1973-1975
Alan Skirton Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1966-1968- Jimmy Robson Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1965-1968
- Mel Blyth Teammate at Crystal Palace F.C., 1971-1973
- Peter Wall Teammate at Crystal Palace F.C., 1971-1973
- Ray Charnley Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1965-1967
- Terry Alcock Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1967-1971
- Ian Moir Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1965-1967
- Peter Hindley Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 1973-1976
- Gerry Ingram Teammate at Blackpool F.C., 1966-1968
Paul Barron Teammate at Plymouth Argyle F.C., 1976-1978
Career 6
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
California Surf1981190
Vancouver Whitecaps1978-19807010
Plymouth Argyle F.C.1976-1978453
Coventry City F.C.1973-1977898
Crystal Palace F.C.1971-19736314
Blackpool F.C.1965-197116324
About this person
The side were inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum as a Team of Distinction in 2011.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 1996 · aged 49
