Footballer, Born 1845 James Davies
James Davies (1845–1910) was a Welsh international footballer.
He was part of the Wales national football team, playing 1 match on 23 March 1878 against Scotland.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1845 | ||
| Place of birth | Wales | ||
| Date of death | March 1910 (aged 64–65) | ||
| Place of death | Wrexham, Wales | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1874-1881 | Wrexham | ||
| International career | |||
| 1878 | Wales | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
At club level James Davies played for Wrexham. He scored the winning goal in the first Welsh Cup Final, when Wrexham defeated Druids 1–0 at Acton Park, Wrexham.
In September 1890, Davies became Chairman of the Welsh League. Davies also acted as local referee.
Davies became President of the Football Association of Wales in September 1891.
Personal life
Davies lived in Percy Road, Wrexham and was employed as a Stonemason who worked at the old Beast Market. He was also part of the volunteer fire service and a member of Wrexham Cricket Club.
Honours
Wrexham
See also
References
External links
- James Davies at National-Football-Teams.com
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