Background
Reece was born in Cardiff, and was working as a plumber when he joined Cardiff City as a part-timer in May 1961.
Reece was born in Cardiff, and was working as a plumber when he joined Cardiff City as a part-timer in May 1961.
He made his way into the reserve side before spending a period on loan at Ton Pentre. He was released by the club during the 1962-1963 season and joined Pembroke Borough until the end of the season when he was offered the chance to sign for Newport County in 1963. His time at Sheffield United was interrupted by a badly broken leg, but despite this he went on to appear over 200 times for the club, establishing himself as a fan favourite with the Bramall Lane crowd, before leaving to return to his hometown club Cardiff City in September 1972 alongside teammate Dave Powell in an exchange deal for Alan Warboys.
Reece left the club at the end of the season and joined Swansea City where he spent a short time before retiring.
After 1976 Reece played for non-League Barry Town. On retiring from his playing career he ran a family heating business before becoming a hotelier in Cardiff.
He died in Cardiff, aged 61.