Ron Phoenix
Ronald James Phoenix (30 June 1929 – March 2021) was an English footballer who played as a wing half in the Football League for Manchester City and Rochdale.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ronald James Phoenix | ||
| Date of birth | 30 June 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Stretford, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 March 2021 (aged 91) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Humphrey Park | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1951–1960 | Manchester City | 53 | (2) |
| 1960–1962 | Rochdale | 64 | (0) |
| Altrincham | |||
| Total | 117 | (2) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In May 2019, Phoenix resided in a care home in Trafford, Greater Manchester.[3]
His death was announced on 10 March 2021.[4] He was 91.
References
- Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Ron Phoenix". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- "Ron Phoenix". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- Once failing Urmston Manor care home now given highest rating by Care Quality Commission
- Pollard, Rob (10 March 2021). "Former City star Ron Phoenix passes away". Manchester City FC. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
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