Clubs played for: Southampton, Arsenal, Southampton. (1946-1958).
Born: 1922
Birthplace: Botley, Hampshire
Position: Centre-forward/Winger
Biography: Born in Botley Roper was a forward who enjoyed two spells with Saints either side of ten years with Arsenal his only other league club. He also played one cricket match for Hampshire. After football he he worked as an engineer and stayed in Southampton where he died aged 78 in 2001.
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