Thomas Emlyn Gwynne (fourth ¼ 1898 – fourth ¼ 1962) was a Welsh

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footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for

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and

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, and representative level rugby league (RL) for both

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and

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, and at club level for

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, as a .

Background

Emlyn Gwynne's birth was registered in

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, Wales, and his death aged 63 was registered in

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, Wales.

Playing career

International honours

Emlyn Gwynne won a

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for

(RL) while at Hull in the 15–39 defeat by England at

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, Sloper Road,

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on Wednesday 14 November 1928, and won

s for

(RL) while at Hull in 1928 against Australia, and New Zealand, and in 1929 against Australia.

County honours

Emlyn Gwynne played and scored a

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's 18–14 victory over

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in the non-

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match during the 1926–27 season at

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on Saturday 30 April 1927.Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 32 – 1926–27".

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Challenge Cup Final appearances

Emlyn Gwynne played in

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's 9–10 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1921–22 season at

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, in front of a crowd of 34,827.

References

* England & Wales, Birth/Death Indexes

External links

Team – Past Players – G at swansearfc.co.uk
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