About Roy Davies
Lived 1924 – 1973 (aged 49). Roy Davies was a South African association football player and cricketer.
Ronald Alfred "Roy" Davies (23 August 1924 – 10 December 1973) was a South African professional footballer.
Career
Davies played for Germiston Callies in his native South Africa, before his career was interrupted by the Second World War. Following the conflict, Davies signed for Scottish club Clyde, where he spent four years and made 60 league appearances, also playing in the 1949 Scottish Cup Final.
Joining English team Luton Town in 1951, Davies played 171 games for the club before moving into semi-retirement with Bedford Town and Weymouth.
During his period with Luton, Davies also made 13 appearances as a fast bowler for Bedfordshire County Cricket Club in the Minor Counties Championship.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Davies?
Association footballer (1924-1973)
When was Roy Davies born?
Roy Davies was born on 23 August 1924 in Cape Town.
When did Roy Davies die?
Roy Davies died on 10 December 1973 in Hitchin.
What was Roy Davies's occupation?
Roy Davies was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Roy Davies?
Roy Davies was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Davies (soccer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Davies. https://biography.guide/roy-davies/
MLA: "Roy Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-davies/.
Chicago: "Roy Davies." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-davies/.
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