About Bryn Davies
Lived 1917 – 1990 (aged 72–73). Bryn Davies was a military personnel and association football player.
Albert Brynley Davies (17 December 1913 – 1990) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He began his career with Cardiff City, where he made his professional debut, before joining Ipswich Town in 1938. However, he sustained injuries in battle during World War II that meant he was unable to play professionally after the war ended.
Career Born in Cardiff, Davies joined his hometown club Cardiff City after completing his Army service. He initially signed for the club as an amateur before making his professional debut in a 0–0 draw with Newport County on 14 September 1935 in the Third Division South. He was forced to wait until April 1936 before making another appearance, playing in the final five matches of the 1935–36 season.
However, he made only four further appearances over the following two seasons, He remained with the club until the end of the 1938–39 season before his professional career was ended following the outbreak of World War II.
Later life As a former soldier, Davies was one of the first professional footballers to enlist in the army during World War II. He sustained injuries in battle that meant he was unable to return to professional football at the end of the war.
He later worked as a scout for his former side Cardiff City and Bristol City before working in local government in Cardiff.
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Who was Bryn Davies?
(1917-1990)
When was Bryn Davies born?
Bryn Davies was born on 17 December 1917 in Cardiff.
When did Bryn Davies die?
Bryn Davies died in 1990.
What was Bryn Davies's occupation?
Bryn Davies was a military personnel and association football player.
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