David Thomas Richards (31 October 1906 – 1 October 1969) was a Welsh professional

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who made over 210 appearances as a

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in the

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for

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. He also played league football for

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and

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and won 21 caps for

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. He is one of only two players to have been on the winning side against England for Wales four times (goalkeeper

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is the other). Richards appeared in the victories in 1933, both victories in 1936 and in 1938.

Personal life

Richards' brother

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also played in the Football League and was capped by Wales. Richards died in

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in 1969, at age 62.

Career statistics

Honours

Wolverhampton Wanderers *

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: 1931–32

References

1906 births 1969 deaths Footballers from Merthyr Tydfil Welsh men's footballers Wales men's international footballers Men's association football wing halves Merthyr Town F.C. players Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Birmingham City F.C. players Walsall F.C. players English Football League players {{Wales-footy-midfielder-stub