Herbie Williams Explained

Herbie Williams
Fullname:Herbert John Williams, Jr.
Birth Date:6 October 1940
Birth Place:Swansea, Wales
Position:Inside forward
Years1:1958–1975
Clubs1:Swansea City
Caps1:513
Goals1:104
Nationalyears1:1964–1971
Nationalteam1:Wales
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0

Herbert John Williams, Jr. (born 6 October 1940) is a Welsh former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as an inside forward.

Career

Born in Swansea, Williams spent his entire professional career with hometown club Swansea City, making 513 appearances in the English Football League between 1958 and 1975.[1]

After leaving Swansea, Williams spent the 1975 season as player-coach of Australian side Balgownie Rangers.[2]

He also earned three international caps for Wales, appearing in two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile. Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: Wiblen-Witschge. Australian Player Database.