Jackie Roberts

John Hopkin Roberts was a Welsh professional footballer who made over 160 appearances in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers as a full back. He won one cap for Wales at international level.

Personal life

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.
Roberts served in 53rd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, during the Second World War. He was injured in the eye by shrapnel in Italy and was evacuated back to Britain.