John Charles Evans (born 24 March 1947 in Torquay) is an English former professional footballer and an international bowls player.

[1] Evans began his footballing career as an apprentice with Torquay United, turning professional in April 1965.

[2] He made six league appearances as a winger, scoring once, before leaving Plainmoor.

[4] He later became a regular member of the England bowls team, first capped in 1973,[5] then winning a silver medal in the 1974 British Commonwealth Games pairs competition with Peter Line.

[6] He won a bronze medal in the fours with Bill Irish, Tommy Armstrong and Peter Line at the 1976 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Johannesburg in addition to a silver medal in the team event (Leonard Cup).