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18 Facts About Ron Crisp

1.

Ronald James Crisp was born on 24 September 1938 and is an English former footballer who was adept in a variety of positions.

2.

Ron Crisp played in England, the United States and South Africa.

3.

Ron Crisp departed in 1960, having failed to make an appearance.

4.

Ron Crisp signed for Third Division club Watford in July 1960.

5.

Ron Crisp broke into the team in the following campaign and was top scorer with 13 goals in all competitions.

6.

Ron Crisp scored a memorable goal in a match against Port Vale in February 1962, scoring within 30 seconds of the kickoff after running from the centre circle into the penalty area.

7.

Ron Crisp departed Watford in 1965, having made 102 appearances and scored 17 goals during his time with the Hornets.

8.

Ron Crisp failed to break into the team, making just 22 appearances and scoring one goal before departing in December 1966.

9.

Ron Crisp moved to the United States in 1967 to sign for National Professional Soccer League club Los Angeles Toros.

10.

Ron Crisp was a standout player, making 32 appearances, scoring five goals and helping the club to the Pacific Division title.

11.

Ron Crisp returned to England in March 1969 to go on trial at Third Division club Orient.

12.

Ron Crisp signed a contract, but bought himself out of it and departed the club without making an appearance.

13.

Ron Crisp moved to South Africa in 1969 to join National Football League club Durban Spurs.

14.

Ron Crisp had a good first season, winning the league title.

15.

Ron Crisp moved to Bloemfontein City in 1970, but transferred mid-season to Durban Spurs United, with whom he remained until 1971.

16.

Ron Crisp had spells with East London United and Port Elizabeth City in 1972 and 1974 respectively.

17.

Ron Crisp lives in South Africa and is a sales executive for an office machine company in Durban.

18.

Ron Crisp has been married twice and has two sons and one daughter.