David J. Lewis (birth unknown – death unknown) was a Welsh professional

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footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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( Heritage No. 91), as a , i.e. number 2 or 5.

Playing career

International honours

David Lewis won a

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, playing , i.e. number 5, for

in the 9-3 victory over England at

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on Tuesday 5 April 1904, in the first ever international rugby league match.

Championship appearances

David Lewis played in

's victory in the

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during the 1904–05 season.The Umpire (1905). ''Oldham Football Team - Winners of the Northern League Championship, Season 1904–05''. The Umpire. ISBN n/a

References

External links

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Statistics at orl-heritagetrust.org.uk
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