Ray Evans (footballer, born 1933)

Raymond Peter Evans (21 June 1933 – 26 June 2009) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Preston North End and Bournemouth.

Early life and career
Evans was born in India while his Army father was serving in the country, but was raised in the New Hall Lane area of Preston.

After starting as a youth at Preston North End, Evans signed a part-time professional contract in May 1951 and played for the club until his transfer to Bournemouth in 1959. He and goalkeeper Mick Lynn were sold for a combined £4,000. He later played for Morecambe.

He died on 26 June 2009, five days after his 76th birthday.