About Dai Lawrence
Lived 1947 – 2009 (aged 62). Dai Lawrence was a British association football player.
David William "Dai" Lawrence (18 January 1947 – 21 July 2009) was a Welsh footballer who spent four seasons as a professional at his hometown club Swansea City in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Lawrence joined Swansea in May 1967 from non-league Merthyr Tydfil, and was the team's right-back when Swansea were promoted from Division Four in 1969–70.
In 1971, Lawrence was released by Swansea, and he subsequently returned to the non-league game, playing one season for Chelmsford City before an injury forced him to retire from the game. He then moved back to Swansea, where he worked as a carpenter. He died of a suspected heart attack in July 2009, aged 62.
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Who was Dai Lawrence?
Welsh footballer (1947-2009)
When was Dai Lawrence born?
Dai Lawrence was born on 18 January 1947 in Swansea.
When did Dai Lawrence die?
Dai Lawrence died on 21 July 2009 in Swansea.
What was Dai Lawrence's occupation?
Dai Lawrence was an association football player.
What nationality was Dai Lawrence?
Dai Lawrence was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dai Lawrence. https://biography.guide/dai-lawrence/
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