William Evans (7 November 1912 – 22 July 1976) was a professional footballer who played for

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, Tottenham Hotspur,

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and represented Wales on six occasions.

Football career

Evans was born in Waun-Lwyd and joined Spurs from Cardiff in 1931 after spells with Tottenham Juniors, Barnet and Hayward Sports. Between 1931 and 1936 the outside left played a total of 195 matches and netting 86 goals in all competitions for the White Hart Lane club. The Welshman scored twice on his 'Lilywhites' debut in a 6-2 victory over Swansea City at White Hart Lane in November 1931 in the old Football League Second Division, Second Division. Evans joined Fulham in 1937 and ended his football career at Craven Cottage.

Career statistics

International

''Wales score listed first, score column indicates score after each Evans goal''

References

1912 births 1976 deaths Footballers from Aberdare Welsh men's footballers Wales men's international footballers English Football League players Barnet F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Men's association football forwards {{Wales-footy-forward-stub