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Roy Race was brought up surrounded by football. In 1955 he signed schoolboy forms for Melchester Rovers and, at sixteen, Roy made his first appearance for the club. He would go on to have the longest and most celebrated careers in world football.

He has a son, Roy, and two daughters, Melinda and Diana.

Books by Roy Race

Roy of the Rovers

The greatest story ever told by the world’s most beloved sportsman, Roy of the Rovers, in his own words for the first time.

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