Ben Williams (footballer, born 1900)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin David Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 29 October 1900[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Penrhiwceiber, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 5 January 1968 (aged 67)[2] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Penrhiwceiber | |||
| 1925–1930 | Swansea Town | 101 | (0) |
| 1930–1936 | Everton | 130 | (0) |
| 1936–1937 | Newport County | 18 | (0) |
| Total | 249 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1927–1935 | Wales | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Benjamin David Williams (29 October 1900 – 5 January 1968) was a Welsh international footballer who made 249 appearances in the English League playing as a full back for Swansea Town, Everton and Newport County.[4]
Sale of medal
[edit]In May 2005, his Second Division Championship winning medal was sold for £1,900 at auction.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Johnson, Steve (2010). Everton: The Official Complete Record. deCourbetin books. ISBN 978-0-9564313-2-5.
- ^ "Ben Williams profile". 11v11. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ Junius (21 August 1922). "Few big transfers in the First Division of the Football League. Everton". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
- ^ "Player search: Williams, BD (Ben)". English National Football Archive. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "A 9ct Gold 1930-31 Division 2 League Champiosnip Medal". Christies Auction House. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
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