John Craven (footballer)

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. The side were inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum as a Team of Distinction in 2011.

Death

Craven died of a heart attack while in Orange, California, in December 1996.

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1947 births

1996 deaths

Blackpool F.C. players

California Surf players

Coventry City F.C. players

Crystal Palace F.C. players

English expatriate men's footballers

English expatriate sportspeople in Canada

English expatriate sportspeople in the United States

English men's footballers

Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada

Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States

North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players

People from Lytham St Annes

Plymouth Argyle F.C. players

Vancouver Whitecaps (1974–1984) players

Men's association football midfielders

Footballers from Lancashire