Raymond Henry Ernest Reeves (12 August 1931 – 30 November 2007) was an English professional

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who played in the

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for

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and

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as a

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. He holds legend status amongst the Reading supporters and made 317 appearances for the club. He holds the Reading club record for

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scored, with 22.

Personal life

Reeves had three sons. He began his time with Reading as a

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and after his retirement from football, became the Co-op dairy's Southern Regional Manager.

Career statistics

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1931 births 2007 deaths Footballers from Reading, Berkshire English men's footballers England men's youth international footballers Men's association football central defenders Men's association football fullbacks Reading F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Dover F.C. players Burton Albion F.C. players Rugby Town F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players Reading F.C. non-playing staff {{England-footy-defender-1930s-stub