John Hopkin Roberts (30 June 1918 – June 2001) was a Welsh professional footballer who made over 160 appearances in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers as a full back.
[4] He grew up on Alice Street in Swansea, being a neighbour of fellow future Welsh internationals Ernie Jones, Mel Nurse, John Charles and Mel Charles.
[5] Roberts served in 53rd (Bolton) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, during the Second World War.
[6] He was injured in the eye by shrapnel in Italy and was evacuated back to Britain.
[6] This biographical article related to a Welsh football defender is a stub.