David Harris
Welsh blacksmith's assistant, and rugby union and rugby league footballer
About David Harris
Lived 1879 – 1958 (aged 78–79). David Harris was a British association football player, rugby league player and rugby union player.
David "Dai" Thomas Harris (15 February 1879 – 1958) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Treherbert RFC, as a centre, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Wigan, as a .
Background Dai Harris was born in Morriston, Wales, he was a blacksmith's assistant. He died in 1958, aged 79, in Aberavon, Wales.
Playing career International honours Dai Harris won a cap, playing at and scored the third try, 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.
Club career During Dai Harris' time at Wigan, they won the South West Lancashire League in 1904–05.
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Who was David Harris?
Welsh blacksmith's assistant, and rugby union and rugby league footballer (1879-1958)
When was David Harris born?
David Harris was born on 15 February 1879 in Morriston.
When did David Harris die?
David Harris died in 1958 in Neath.
What was David Harris's occupation?
David Harris was an association football player, rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was David Harris?
David Harris was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Harris (rugby)
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