[2] Evans was born in Ton Pentre[3] and signed for Crystal Palace, from local club Cwm Parc, in May 1955,[4] but did not make his debut until April 1959, in an away 2–0 defeat to Coventry City.
He served Christchurch both as captain and player-coach, leading the club to the final of the Chatham Cup in 1967.
Firstly to Joyce (née Williamson) a New Zealand table tennis player and secondly to Eleanor.
[2] He had three children, including Ceri who played professionally for Oxford United and for the New Zealand national team.
Evans showed ability at several sports and was a British amateur snooker champion.