Daniel "Dan" Davies (birth unknown – death unknown) was a Welsh professional

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footballer who played in the 1910s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for Swinton, as a .

Rugby league

Davies made his debut for Swinton in 1905. He played in the club's defeat in the 1910–11 Lancashire Cup final. Dan Davies won a

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for

while at Swinton.

Personal life

Dan Davies was the brother of the

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, Wales (RL) Swinton, Wales (soccer), and

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footballer, David "Dai" Davies.

Outside of sport

Dan Davies served with his brother in the 2nd Salford battalion (Swinton Pals), the 19th

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during

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, and was discharged due to

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contracted in the trenches.

Note

Dan Davies played at Swinton in the same era as, but he was not related to, David B. Davies.

References

External links

Search for "Davies" at rugbyleagueproject.orgPhotograph 'Team Photo 1906-07' at swintonlionstales.co.uk
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