John Craven

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 Distinc...

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. References Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 1-873626-07-X. External links John Craven at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database