Stan Davies
Welsh footballer and manager
About Stan Davies
Lived 1898 – 1972 (aged 73). Stan Davies was a British association football player and association football coach.
Stanley Charles Davies MM (24 April 1898 – 17 January 1972) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a forward.
Early life Davies was born in Chirk, He fought in World War I, serving with the Royal Welch Fusiliers on the Western Front and attained the rank of sergeant. Davies was wounded during the Battle of Cambrai and later transferred to the Army Signalling School, being awarded the Military Medal and the Croix de Guerre for his service.
Career Having played for his hometown side Chirk prior to World War I,
Later in his career he played for Birmingham, Cardiff City, Rotherham United (as player-manager) and Barnsley. He died in Birmingham in 1972.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stan Davies?
Welsh footballer and manager (1898-1972)
When was Stan Davies born?
Stan Davies was born on 24 April 1898 in Chirk.
When did Stan Davies die?
Stan Davies died on 17 January 1972 in Birmingham.
What was Stan Davies's occupation?
Stan Davies was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Stan Davies?
Stan Davies was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Stan Davies (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Davies. https://biography.guide/stan-davies/
MLA: "Stan Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stan-davies/.
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