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Emlyn Gwynne

1898 – 1962

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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About Emlyn Gwynne

Lived 1898 – 1962 (aged 63–64). Emlyn Gwynne was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

Thomas Emlyn Gwynne (fourth ¼ 1898 – fourth ¼ 1962) was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Mountain Ash RFC and Swansea RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for both Great Britain, Wales and Glamorgan, and at club level for Hull FC, as a .

Background Emlyn Gwynne's birth was registered in Llanelli, Wales, and his death aged 63 was registered in West Glamorgan, Wales.

Playing career International honours Emlyn Gwynne won a cap for Wales (RL) while at Hull in the 15–39 defeat by England at White City Stadium, Sloper Road, Grangetown, Cardiff on Wednesday 14 November 1928, and won caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Hull in 1928 against Australia, and New Zealand, and in 1929 against Australia.

Challenge Cup Final appearances Emlyn Gwynne played on the in Hull FC's 9–10 defeat by Rochdale Hornets in the 1922 Challenge Cup Final during the 1921–22 season at Headingley, Leeds, in front of a crowd of 34,827.

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Important facts

Born
1898, Llanelli
Birth century
Died
1962, Glamorgan
Also known as
Thomas Emlyn Gwynne

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Emlyn Gwynne's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Emlyn Gwynne?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Emlyn Gwynne born?

Emlyn Gwynne was born in 1898 in Llanelli.

When did Emlyn Gwynne die?

Emlyn Gwynne died in 1962 in Glamorgan.

What was Emlyn Gwynne's occupation?

Emlyn Gwynne was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Emlyn Gwynne?

Emlyn Gwynne was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emlyn Gwynne

· Wikidata: Q5372676

· DBpedia: Emlyn Gwynne

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