David G. Bewley (22 September 1920 – 6 March 2013) was an English professional

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who played as a full back for several teams in

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. He was born in

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, England. He died on 6 March 2013. At his death, he was Reading's oldest former player.

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* * 1920 births 2013 deaths Footballers from Bournemouth English men's footballers Ebbsfleet United F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Reading F.C. players Watford F.C. players English Football League players Aldershot F.C. wartime guest players Southampton F.C. wartime guest players Fulham F.C. non-playing staff Men's association football fullbacks 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-defender-1920s-stub