Roger Griffiths (footballer)

Roger Griffiths (20 February 1945 – 19 July 2006) was a professional footballer with Hereford United. Griffiths was the first player to be substituted in Hereford United's then-42 year existence in 1966.[1] Griffiths was a defender who made 250 appearances for the club. One of his most famous appearances was in the FA Cup match between Hereford United and Newcastle United, in which Griffiths played for 80 minutes with a broken leg.[2] Later, Griffiths played for Worcester City and Cheltenham Town.

Roger Griffiths

Personal information
Date of birth	(1945-02-20)20 February 1945
Place of birth	Hereford, England
Date of death	19 July 2006(2006-07-19) (aged 61)
Playing position(s)	Right back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1964–1973	Hereford United	250	(26)
1974–1975	Worcester City	?	(8)
–	Cheltenham Town	?	(?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 December 2007

References

1. Roger Griffiths Dies, BBC, 20 July 2006.
2. Roger and out for Toon, The Football Association, 27 April 2006.