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John Price Davies

1862 – 1955

Welsh footballer

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Lived 1862 – 1955 (aged 92–93). John Price Davies was a British association football player.

John Price Davies (1862 – 31 March 1955) was a Welsh footballer who played as either a forward or half back for various clubs, including Druids and Berwyn Rangers in the 1870s and 1880s. He also made two appearances for Wales in 1883.

Football career Davies was born in Ruabon, but started his football career at Corwen in 1878. The following year he joined Berwyn Rangers of Llangollen, where he played for two years before moving to Druids in 1881. In 1882, he was a member of the Druids team which won the Welsh Cup with a 5–0 victory over Northwich Victoria (two goals each from Charles Ketley and Edward Bowen).

In 1882–83, Druids had their best run in the FA Cup. After victories over Oswestry Town and Northwich Victoria in the first two rounds, they were drawn against Bolton Wanderers. After two draws, the clubs met for a second replay at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground on 29 January 1883; a single goal from Jack Vaughan was sufficient to see the Druids through. They then defeated another Bolton-based club, Eagley, before being defeated 4–1 on 24 February 1883 at Blackburn Olympic, who went on to win the trophy a month later.

His international debut came on 3 February 1883, when he was one of four Druids players selected to play (as a forward) against England at the Kennington Oval, London. The England selectors had chosen an "attacking side" in an attempt to avenge defeats by Wales in the two previous meetings, resulting in a comfortable 5–0 victory for the English, with Clement Mitchell scoring a hat-trick. Davies' second cap came as a half back on 17 March in a 1–1 draw with Ireland. His international appearances were summed up by the Football Association of Wales as "useful but not very ornamental".

Family He was brother-in-law to fellow Welsh international, Bob Roberts.

Honours Druids Welsh Cup winners: 1882

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Who was John Price Davies?

Welsh footballer (1862-1955)

When was John Price Davies born?

John Price Davies was born in 1862 in Ruabon.

When did John Price Davies die?

John Price Davies died on 31 March 1955 in Wrexham.

What was John Price Davies's occupation?

John Price Davies was an association football player.

What nationality was John Price Davies?

John Price Davies was British.

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· Wikipedia: John Price Davies

· Wikidata: Q6253409

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