About Dai Thomas
Lived 1879 – 1958 (aged 78–79). Dai Thomas was a rugby league player.
David "Dai" Thomas (15 February 1879 – 1958) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Oldham, as a forward.
Playing career International honours David "Dai" Thomas won a cap, and scored his team's first try, playing as a forward for Other Nationalities in the 9–3 victory over England at Central Park, Wigan on Tuesday 5 April 1904, in the first ever international rugby league match.
Championship appearances Dai Thomas played in Oldham's victory in the Championship during the 1904–05 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dai Thomas?
Welsh rugby league footballer
When was Dai Thomas born?
Dai Thomas was born in 1879 in Morriston.
When did Dai Thomas die?
Dai Thomas died in 1958.
What was Dai Thomas's occupation?
Dai Thomas was a rugby league player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dai Thomas (rugby league)
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