Neville Dwight Oxford (born 18 November 1948) is a Jamaican former

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who played at both professional and international levels as a

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Career

Oxford spent two seasons with the

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, making 11 appearances, having previously played for

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in Jamaica. He also spent time with the Jamaican national side, making his debut for the country at the age of 16. During his career, Oxford made 24 appearances for Jamaica.

Personal life

Oxford's brother Karl has a grandson,

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, who is also a professional footballer.

References

1948 births Living people Footballers from Kingston, Jamaica Jamaican men's footballers Jamaican expatriate men's footballers Jamaica men's international footballers Cavalier F.C. players New York Generals (NPSL) players New York Generals players National Professional Soccer League (1967) players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players Men's association football forwards Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States Jamaican expatriate sportspeople in the United States 20th-century Jamaican sportsmen {{Jamaica-footy-bio-stub