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John Hopkin Roberts (30 June 1918 – June 2001) was a Welsh professional footballer who made over 160 appearances in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers as a full back.[1][2][3] He won one cap for Wales at international level.[4]
Personal life
He grew up on Alice Street in Swansea, being a neighbour of fellow future Welsh internationals Ernie Jones, Mel Nurse, John Charles and Mel Charles.[5]
Roberts served in 53rd (Bolton) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, during the Second World War.[6] He was injured in the eye by shrapnel in Italy and was evacuated back to Britain.[6]
References
- ^ a b c "Jackie Roberts". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- ^ Jackie Roberts at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ Selby, David (April 2011). 1945–1946 season. Chelmsford: The Chelmsford City Historian.
- ^ "Jackie Roberts". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- ^ "Football: How Alice Street in Swansea gave Wales five internationals". 18 November 2023 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Jackie Roberts". Spartacus Educational. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
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