About Rees Thomas
Lived 1934 – 2017 (aged 83). Rees Thomas was an association football player.
Life and career
Thomas was born in 1934 in Penywaun and attended the Gadlys School in Aberdare. He captained the Wales schoolboys representative team. He had a run in the league side in his first season, but lost his place to Des Tennant, and moved on to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in January 1958.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rees Thomas?
Welsh footballer (1934-2017)
When was Rees Thomas born?
Rees Thomas was born on 1 March 1934 in Penywaun.
When did Rees Thomas die?
Rees Thomas died on 6 November 2017.
What was Rees Thomas's occupation?
Rees Thomas was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rees Thomas (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rees Thomas. https://biography.guide/rees-thomas-association-football-player/
MLA: "Rees Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rees-thomas-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Rees Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rees-thomas-association-football-player/.
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