Jim Lewis (footballer, born 1909) explained

Jim Lewis
Fullname:Daniel James Lewis
Birth Date:21 June 1909
Birth Place:Troed-y-rhiw, Wales
Death Place:Tipton St John, Devon, England
Height:5 ft 10 in[1]
Position:Full back
Youthclubs1:New Tredegar
Years1:1931–1944
Caps1:111
Goals1:0

Daniel James Lewis (21 June 1909 – 7 October 1980) was a Welsh professional footballer. He played as a full back in the English Football League for Watford from 1931 until 1939, when football was suspended due to the Second World War. During the final five league seasons, Lewis played regularly as Watford consistently finished in the top six positions in the Third Division South, and won the 1937 Third Division South Cup. He made a total of 124 Watford appearances in peacetime competitions, and a further 72 in wartime ones.

Notes and References

  1. News: Watford. Greater thrust in attack needed . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . xii . Newspapers.com.