Английская Википедия:Billy Matthews (footballer, born 1883)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:For Шаблон:Infobox football biography William Mathews (1882 – 29 April 1921), sometimes known as Billy Mathews or William Mathews,[1] was a Welsh professional footballer who played in non-League football for Chester and Rhyl as a half back.[1] He was capped by Wales twice, in 1905 versus Ireland and in 1908 versus England.[2]

Personal life

Mathews was son of William and Elizabeth Mathews of Rhyl, Flintshire.[3] He was married to Annie and had two children.[1] Prior to becoming a professional footballer, he worked as a labourer and as an electric engine driver.[1] In 1915, during the second year of the First World War, he enlisted in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, but ultimately served as a Shoeing Smith with the Royal Field Artillery.[1][3] In 1921, Mathews died of heart disease related to his war service and was buried in Christleton near Chester.[1][3]

Honours

Chester

See also

References

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External links

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