Lewis "Llew"/"Lew" John Llewellyn (6 November 1881 – 1 February 1931) was a Welsh

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footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for

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, and representative level rugby league (RL) for

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, and at club level for

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Background

Lewis Llewellyn was born in Newport, Wales, and he died aged 50 in Newport, Wales.

International honours

Lewis Llewellyn won 4 caps for

(RL) in 1910–1912 while at Ebbw Vale.

References

External links

Statistics at blackandambers.co.ukStatistics at wigan.rlfans.comWakefield Trinity v Ebbw Vale 1910
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