Bleddyn Williams Rugby player

Bleddyn Williams MBE (22 February 1923 – 6 July 2009), was a Welsh rugby union centre. He played in 22 internationals for Wales, captaining them five times, winning each time, and captained the British Lions in 1950 for some of their tour of Australia and New Zealand. Considered to be the nonpareil of Welsh centres; he was robust in the tackle and known for his strong leadership and surging runs; he was often referred to as 'The Prince Of Centres'.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 22, 1923
Birth place
Taff's Well , Glamorgan , Wales
Date of deathJuly 06, 2009
Place of death
Cardiff
Height (meters)1.778
Weight (Kilograms)82.55381134
School
Rydal Penrhos

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