Jim Lewis (footballer, born 1909)
Daniel James Lewis (21 June 1909 – 7 October 1980), better known as Jim Lewis, was a Welsh professional footballer. He played as a full back in the Football League for Watford from 1931 until 1939, when football was suspended due to the Second World War. During the final five league seasons, Lewis played regularly as Watford consistently finished in the top six positions in the Third Division South, and won the 1937 Third Division South Cup.[1][2] He made a total of 124 Watford appearances in peacetime competitions, and a further 72 in wartime ones.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel James Lewis | ||
| Date of birth | 21 June 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Troedrhiwfuwch, New Tredegar, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 7 October 1980 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Tipton St John, Devon, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| New Tredegar | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1931–1944 | Watford | 111 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Jones, Trefor (1996). Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 145. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
- Jones, Trefor (1998). Watford Season by Season. pp. 92–101. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.
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