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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 and captained the Vancouver Whitecaps, including in their Soccer Bowl '79 winning year.[1] The side were inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum as a Team of Distinction in 2011.[2][3]

Death

Craven died of a heart attack while in Orange, California, in December 1996.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Vancouver Whitecaps '79: When the city went 'crazy'". theprovince. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. ^ "1979 Vancouver Whitecaps heading to Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame". Retrieved 5 April 2021 – via The Globe and Mail.
  3. ^ "Honouring the 1979 NASL champion Vancouver Whitecaps | Vancouver Whitecaps FC". Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  4. ^ "California Death Index, 1940-1997". FamilySearch. Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento. 14 December 1996. Retrieved 9 August 2015. John Roland Craven
  5. ^ Padgett, Marc. "Caught in Time: Blackpool win promotion to the First Division, 1970". Retrieved 5 April 2021 – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  • 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 Transfer Database
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