William Gwynn

Cricket Player

1856 – 1897

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Who was William Gwynn?

William Gwynn was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Swansea and would later become secretary of the Welsh Rugby Union. Gwynn was an all-round sportsman and as well as his success on the rugby pitch he also player cricket for Swansea, of which he became vice-president, and Glamorgan. Gwynn had also played association football and had captained Battersea College XI through two undefeated seasons. He would later become a referee and would officiate the very first football game between Swansea Town and Cardiff City.

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Born
1856
Swansea
Lived in
  • Swansea
Died
Apr 1, 1897
Bridgend

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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