Dickie Williams
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Dickie Williams
Lived 1925 – 1997 (aged 72). Dickie Williams was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Richard "Dickie" L. Williams (16 March 1925 – 26 March 1997) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Mountain Ash RFC and Bristol RUFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Great Britain and Wales, and at club level for Leeds and Hunslet, as a .
Background Dickie Williams was born in Mountain Ash, Wales, and he died aged 72 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career Dickie Williams won 13 caps for Wales (RL) in 1947–1953 while at Leeds, and also won 12 caps for Great Britain (RL) in 1948–1954 while at Leeds.
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Who was Dickie Williams?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1925–1997)
When was Dickie Williams born?
Dickie Williams was born on 16 March 1925 in Mountain Ash.
When did Dickie Williams die?
Dickie Williams died on 26 March 1997 in Leeds.
What was Dickie Williams's occupation?
Dickie Williams was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Dickie Williams?
Dickie Williams was British.
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