Llewelyn Davies (footballer)
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Llewelyn C. Davies (1881-1961) was a Welsh international
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. He played club football for
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, Everton and
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, playing on two occasions alongside his younger brother
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. Davies was capped 23 times for
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, and captained them against Ireland. His association with
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was long-lasting – he played as an amateur and a professional before and after the First World War. During the
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he served in Italy and France.


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Welsh men's footballers Everton F.C. players West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Wales men's international footballers Wales men's amateur international footballers Men's association football fullbacks 1881 births 1961 deaths {{Wales-footy-defender-stub