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Reginald Davies

1897 – 1977

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About Reginald Davies

Lived 1897 – 1977 (aged 79). Reginald Davies was a British association football player.

Portsmouth Davies began his league career at Third Division South club Portsmouth in July 1922 and captained the team which rose from the basement to the First Division in four seasons. He departed Fratton Park at the end of the 1927–28 season,

Brentford Aged almost 30, Davies dropped back down to the Third Division South to sign for Brentford during the 1928 off-season for a £250 fee. when the Bees won all 21 home games at Griffin Park to set a record which has never been equalled. He dropped down into the reserves in 1931 and helped the team win the 1931–32 London Combination. Davies left the Bees at the end of the 1931–32 season and made 123 appearances for the club.

Later years Davies returned to his native Nottinghamshire and played for Third Division North club Mansfield Town during the 1932–33 season, before ending his career back in non-League football with Rufford Colliery.

Career statistics

Honours Portsmouth Football League Second Division second-place promotion: 1926–27 Football League Third Division South: 1923–24 Brentford Reserves London Combination: 1931–32

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Reginald Davies?

footballer (1897-1977)

When was Reginald Davies born?

Reginald Davies was born on 30 September 1897 in Stanton Hill.

When did Reginald Davies die?

Reginald Davies died on 7 January 1977 in Sutton in Ashfield.

What was Reginald Davies's occupation?

Reginald Davies was an association football player.

What nationality was Reginald Davies?

Reginald Davies was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Reginald Davies

· Wikidata: Q17626580

· DBpedia: Reginald Davies (footballer, born 1897)

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