Billy Lewis (footballer, born 1923) explained

Billy Lewis
Fullname:William Lewis
Birth Date:4 July 1923
Birth Place:Cardiff, Wales
Position:Outside forward
Years1:1941–1947
Clubs1:Cardiff City
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:1947–1950
Clubs2:Newport County
Caps2:49
Goals2:11

William Lewis (4 July 1923 — 27 July 2013) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as an outside forward. He made 59 appearances in the Football League during spells with Cardiff City and Newport County.

Career

Born in Cardiff, Lewis began his career with his hometown club Cardiff City. He joined the club during wartime in 1941, resulting in his professional debut coming six years later in a 6–2 victory over Northampton Town in January 1947. However, he struggled to establish himself in the first team and, after making ten league appearances, he was allowed to join Newport County soon after. He scored 11 goals in 49 league appearances for Newport before dropping out of professional football.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 117 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.