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"Inclusion in the Roll of Honour is for those people who, by their achievement and by their example and conduct, in and beyond the sporting arena, have brought distinction to themselves and credit to Wales.'' |
The Welsh Sports
Hall of Fame was the brainchild of GV Wynne-Jones, the former Cardiff
rugby player and legendary BBC Radio commentator. Efforts were first
made to launch it in 1972, but it wasn't until 1981 that the first
exhibition at the National Sports Centre, Cardiff was finally opened by
Olympic gold medallists Lynn Davies and Richard Meade.
Lord Brookes of Tremorfa eventually took over as chairman from the late 'Geevers' and, under his guidance, the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame showcases were sited at the new South Glamorgan County Council headquarters at Atlantic Wharf. In 1989, the exclusive Roll of Honour was established and rugby league legend Billy Boston, who was one of the initial 10 members, launched it in January of that year. Each year new members are installed and have their names etched in gold on a special slate plaque that is one of the focal points of the permanent exhibition. In September 1994, the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame had grown by such a significant degree that it had to be relocated and found its new home of St Fagan's. near Cardiff. The WSHOF are very grateful to the National Museum of Wales for allowing them to house their exhibition at their Museum of Welsh Life. |
Welsh Sports Hall of Fame Roll of Honour
1990 |
Billy Boston (Rugby League), David Broome (Equestrian), Lynn Davies (Athletics), Jim Driscoll (Boxing), Ken Jones (Rugby Union), Sir Harry Llewellyn (Equestrian), Billy Meredith (Soccer), Sheila Morrow (Hockey), Jack Peterson (Boxing), Kirsty Wade (Athletics) |
1991 |
Jack Anthony (Equestrian), Cliff Jones (Rugby Union), Cliff Morgan (Rugby Union), Dai Rees (Golf) |
1992 |
Gerald Davies (Rugby Union), Tanni Grey (Disabled Athlete), George Latham (Soccer), Ray Reardon (Snooker), Irene Steer (Swimming), Jim Sullivan (Rugby League), Eddie Thomas (Boxing), Jimmy Wilde (Boxing) |
1993 |
John Charles (Soccer), Paulo Radmilovic (Water Polo) |
1994 |
Valerie Latham (Swimming), Maurice Turnball (Cricket), Freddy Welsh (Boxing), JPR Williams (Rugby Union) |
1995 |
Jim Alford (Athletics), Ivor Allchurch (Soccer), Hugh Edwards (Rowing), Fulke Walwyn (Equestrian) |
1996 |
Janet Ackland (Bowls), Richard Meade (Equestrian), Howard Winstone (Boxing) |
1997 |
Tommy Farr (Boxing), Trevor Ford (Soccer), Chris Hallam (Disabled Athlete), Fred Keenor (Soccer), Bleddyn Williams (Rugby Union) |
1998 |
JC Clay (Cricket), John Disley (Athletics), Gareth Edwards (Rugby Union), Cliff Jones (Soccer), Lewis Jones (Rugby Union/League), Geoff Lewis (Equestrian), Jimmy Michael (Cycling), Jimmy Murphy (Soccer), Vicki Thomas (Golf), Freddy Williams (Speedway) |
1999 |
Horace Blew (Soccer), Ann Ellis (Hockey), Carwyn James (Rugby Union), Barry John (Rugby Union), Collin Jones (Boxing) |
2000 |
Sir Charles Evans (Mountaineering), Teresa John (Disabled Athlete), Jonathan Jones (Powerboating), Gus Risman (Rugby League), Dick Rees (Equestrian), David Watkins (Rugby Union/League) |
2001 |
Ronnie Burgess (Soccer), Mervyn Davies (Rugby Union), Nancy and Roy Evans (Table Tennis), Ian Rush (Soccer), David Winters (Disabled Athlete), Martyn Woodroffe (Swimming) |
2002 |
Audrey Bates (Squash/Lacrosse), Mal Evans (Bowls), Steve Jones (Athletics), Gwyn Nicholls (Rugby Union), Berwyn Price (Athletics), Dave Thomas (Golf) |
2003 |
Jonathan Davies (Rugby Union/League), Willie Davies (Rugby League/Union), John Dawes (Rugby Union), Mark Hughes (Soccer), Nick Whitehead (Athletics) |
2004 |
Trevor Foster (Rugby League), Terry Griffiths (Snooker), Bryn Jones (Soccer), Tony Lewis (Cricket), Ivor Powell (Soccer), Arthur Whitford (Gymnastics) |
2005 |
John Gwilliam (Rugby Union), Colin Jackson (Athletics), Tom Richards (Athletics), Steve Robinson (Boxing), John Toshack (Soccer) |
2006 |
Brian Huggett (Golf), Dan Shepherd (Cricket), Alf Sherwood (Soccer), Allan Watkins (Cricket) |
2007 |
Arthur Gould (Rugby Union), Helen Weston (Netball), Phil Bennett (Rugby Union), Joe Calzaghe (Boxing) |
2008 |
Billy Trew
(Rugby Union), There were no
living new inductees to the Hall of Fame this year - instead the WSHOF
celebrated several important anniversaries in Welsh Sport.
1. Centenary of the first rugby league international match when Wales beat New Zealand 9 - 8 at Aberdare on 1st January 1908. 2. Centenary of the first Welsh Grand Slam in 1908. 3. The 50th anniversary of the 1958 Commonwealth Games in Wales. - MORE INFO CLICK HERE 4. The 50th anniversary of Wales reaching the quarter finals of the 1958 soccer world cup in Sweden |
2009 |
David Roberts (Paralympic
Swimming), Clive Sullivan (Rugby League, posthumously),
JJ Williams
(Rugby Union).
Unsung Hero Award - Ray Jones (Swim Wales) Welsh Sports Journalist of the Year - Robin Davey (South Wales Argus) Special Award - Enzo Calzaghe |
The A-Z Guide to the Roll of Honour
Janet Ackland (Bowls) |
Began bowling in 1959 and
less than ten years later won her first title at Llandrindod Wells.
Captained her country and won 100 indoor and outdoor caps since her
inclusion in the Welsh side in 1973. Captured two British Isles titles,
four Welsh crowns and competed at four successive Commonwealth games.
Followed her bronze in the 1977 World Championship with a gold at the
1988 Games in Auckland.
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Jim Alford (Athletics) |
Became the first athlete
in a Welsh vest to win a track gold medal at the Empire Games when he
won the 880 yards in Sydney in 1938. Beat world mile record holder
Sydney Wooderson and Olympic 1500 metre gold medallist Jack Lovelock during his
brilliant career. Helped British 4 x 1500 metre team to break the world
record and won 11 Welsh titles from 440 yards to cross country. Became
first National Coach for Athletics in Wales.
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Ivor Allchurch (Soccer) |
The 'Golden Boy' of Welsh
soccer, he scored a then record 23 goals for Wales in 68 appearances and
was a key member of the Welsh side that reached the quarter finals of
the 1958 World Cup finals in Sweden. Made 694 league appearances and
scored 251 goals for Newcastle United, Cardiff City and Swansea Town.
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Jack Anthony (Equestrian) |
A Grand National winner on
three occasions, 1911, 1915 and 1920, he also took the National Hunt
jackey's title in 1914 as an amateur, and in 1928 as a professional.
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Audrey Bates (Lacrosse/Tennis/Table Tennis/Squash) |
An incredible all-rounder,
she played for Wales at four different sports. Was a regular competitor
at Wimbledon and also played table tennis. She was a Welsh squash
international who also played for the British women's team against the
USA. Was also invited to play for Wales at hockey, but declined through
lack of time. Went on to become president of the Welsh Squash and Welsh
Lacrosse associations.
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Phil Bennett (Rugby Union) | |
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29 caps for Wales, 1st cap v France 1969, last cap v France
1978 - Captain
of Wales and the 1977 Lions, Bennett stepped nicely into Barry John's
boots to star for Wales in the 1970s Golden Era. In his last match for
Wales, the 1978 Grand Slam decider against France, Bennett scored 2
tries to set the seal on what was a fantastic career wearing the scarlet
shirt of Wales.
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Horace Blew (Soccer) |
This gifted footballer
holds the rare distinction of representing Wales on 22 occasions despite
playing League football only twice in his career. Played for then
non-League club Wrexham throughout the whole of his career apart from
one match for Manchester United and another for Manchester City. An
automatic Wales selection between 1903 and 1909
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Billy Boston (Rugby League) |
Made the Great Britain
rugby league team as a 19 year old rookie after only five games on the
wing with Wigan. Proved his potential by scoring a then record 35 tries
on 1954 tour to Australia in 18 appearances. Ended with a career best
total of tries for Briton in a career spanning 17 years. Played 31 times
for Great Britain.
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David Broome (Equestrian) |
An exceptional showjumper
who has ruled the world from the saddle. Was World Champion as an
amateur and professional and was three time European Champion. Six times
winner of the King George V Cup and holder of two Olympic bronze medals,
he attended six Olympiads.
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Ronnie Burgess (Soccer) |
Joined Tottenham Hotspur
from Cwm Villa and went on to win the League title with Spurs in 1951 -
the year after he helped them win the Division 2 crown. Captained Wales
and won 32 caps for his country as a left half. Also played for Great
Britain against the Rest of Europe in 1947.
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Joe Calzaghe (Boxing) |
Calzaghe, 35, is the
longest reigning current boxing champion, having held the WBO super
middleweight crown for 10 years, and is undefeated in 43 fights.
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John Charles (Soccer) |
The ''Gentle Giant'' who
became the youngest-ever Wales soccer cap in 1950 at the age of 18 years
71 days and netted 42 league goals for Leeds United in 1953-54 despite
spending much time in defence. Played for Wales in the 1958 World Cup
and spent five successful years with top Italian league side Juventus.
Enjoyed further success at Leeds, Roma and Cardiff City before being
player-manager of both Hereford and Merthyr.
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JC Clay (Cricket) |
One of the founding fathers of Glamorgan cricket, he played 28 summers and took 1, 317 wickets with his slow, left-arm spin. He was captain, coach, treasurer, secretary and finally president of the club. First Glamorgan cricketer to play for England, making one Test appearance against South Africa in 1935, he helped win the County Championship for the first time in 1948 |
Gerald Davies (Rugby Union) |
Won 46 caps and scored 20
tries for Wales. He captained Cambridge University, Cardiff, the
Barbarians and Wales and was twice a British Lion. Played a starring
role in the victorious 1971 Lions test series in New Zealand.
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Jonathan Davies (Rugby League/Union) |
A mercurial outside half
in both codes and an inspirational point scorer for Neath, Llanelli,
Widnes and Warrington. A true global star of the oval ball game in both
codes and captain of his country in Union and League.
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Lynn Davies (Athletics) |
Wales' greatest athlete,
he leapt to long jump gold at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Went on
to add the European and Commonwealth titles to his collection two years
later. His British record of 8.23 metres stood from 1968-2002
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Mervyn Davies (Rugby Union) |
Wales' Grand Slam skipper
in 1976 and the games' greatest number 8. Won 38 Welsh caps before
injury cut him down in his prime. Won two Slams and three Triple Crowns.
Made eight Lions Test appearances, winning five and drawing two as the
British team won successive series in New Zealand and South Africa
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Willie Davies (Rugby Union/League) |
Helped Swansea beat the
1935 All Blacks while still a teenager at school and won six caps for
Wales before joining Bradford Northern. Became a legend up North,
playing for both Wales and Great Britain in the 13-a-side code. Was
winner of the Lance Todd man of the match award in the 1947 Challenge
Cup final at Wembley
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John Dawes (Rugby Union) |
Captained and coached both
Wales and the British Lions with great distinction. Skipper of Welsh
1971 Grand Slam team and then of victorious Lions side in New Zealand.
Went on to become the most successful Welsh coach of all time and later
director of coaching at WRU.
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John Disley (Athletics) |
Won an Olympic
steeplechase bronze in 1952 and finished sixth in the 1956 final. Set
five British records in the steeplechase and four at two miles. Set
Welsh records at six different distances. Was the leading pioneer of
Orienteering in the UK and was one of the founders of the London
Marathon. Was vice-chairman of the UK Sports Council from 1974-82
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Jim Driscoll (Boxing) |
Peerless Jim was the
uncrowned featherweight champion of the world. Won a Lonsdale belt in
1911 and went on to become the European and British Empire Champion. Had
71 fights as a professional between 1901-1919, winning 52 of them,
drawing six and suffering 10 no decisions.
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Gareth Edwards (Rugby Union) |
Played 53 consecutive
times for Wales, winning three Grand Slams and five Triple Crowns. Made
three British Lions tours, playing in all the Tests on the victorious
trips to New Zealand in 1971 and South Africa in 1974. Was Wales'
youngest ever captain at 19 and scored a then record 20 tries for his
country.
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Hugh Edwards (Rowing) |
Became only the second man
in Olympic rowing history to win two gold medals on the same day,
winning the coxless pairs and coxless fours titles at Long Beach,
California in 1932. Also won two gold medals at the inaugural British
Empire Games in Canada in 1930 and went on to coach the British Olympic
eight and the Welsh Commonwealth Games crews. Awarded DFC in 1944 and
finished second in the 1935 King's Flying Cup.
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Ann Ellis (Hockey) |
A former captain and coach
of Britain's Olympic hockey team, she won the MBE and was appointed
vice-chair of the Sports Council for Wales. Wales' most-capped female
hockey player with 136 consecutive appearances during a playing career
that saw her captain the national side for seven years and take part in
two world championships. She became president of the Welsh Hockey Union.
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Mal Evans (Bowls) |
First Welshman to win the
world outdoor bowls title in 1972 at Worthing. Finished fourth at the
inaugural championships in 1966. Won Welsh doubles titles with his
brother and was a regular international and selector.
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Nancy and Roy Evans (Table Tennis) |
Legendary figures in the
world of table tennis who were responsible for what became known as
'Ping Pong Politics' when they brought China and America together at a
time when the two super-powers were not on speaking terms. Nancy was a
world ranked performer who, together with husband Roy, scaled the
heights in the world administration and also ran the game in Wales.
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Sir Charles Evans (Mountaineering) |
Was one of the first
climbers to conquer Everest and is regarded as one of the world's
greatest mountaineers.
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Tommy Farr (Boxing) |
Retired as undefeated
British heavyweight champion in 1938 but it was a fight he had in
August the previous year that proved him on of the greatest heavyweight
boxers Britain has ever produced. Farr went to New York to face Joe
Louis and so very nearly came out on top. Louis conceded that it had
been one of the hardest fights of his career.
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Trevor Ford (Soccer) |
Won 38 caps for Wales and
scored a then-record 23 goals. Began his professional career at Swansea
and went on to play for Aston Villa and Sunderland before returning to
Wales with Cardiff City. A member of the PSV Eindhoven side that
finished runners-up in the Dutch First Division in 1958.
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Trevor Foster (Rugby League) |
Scored 140 tries in more
than 450 first-class games in rugby league and won 16 Welsh caps. Was
known as 'Mr Bradford Northern' for his life-long association with the
club. Played for Great Britain and won two Challenge Cup titles.
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Arthur Gould (Rugby Union) |
Playing at centre or
full-back, 'Monkey' Gould starred for Wales between 1885 and 1897,
captaining the team in their first ever Triple Crown success in 1893. In
the year of his international retirement, the Welsh Rugby Union bought
the Newport man, Wales' captain 1889-90, a house in Clytha Park from the
proceeds of a benefit game. This breach of the amateur ethos enraged the
English, Scottish and Irish unions, who boycotted fixtures with Wales
for a time. Gould died in 1919 at the age of 54 and was celebrated with
one of the biggest funerals Wales had ever seen.
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Tanni Grey (Disabled Sport) |
In many ways the
achievements of Linford Christie, Colin Jackson and Sally Gunnell was
exceeded by a rather special and dedicated, wheelchair bound Welsh
athlete at the 1992 Olympics. Tanni Grey amassed four gold medals at the
Barcelona Paralympics, setting world records along the way. Many times
winner of the London Marathon, she has also set world track records.
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Terry Griffiths (Snooker) |
Won the World Snooker
title in 1979 after coming through the qualifying stages and helped
Wales win the World Cup twice. Won two more ranking tournaments in 1982
and was a semi-finalist at the World Championships again in 1988. Now
one of the games top coaches.
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John Gwilliam (Rugby Union) |
Only man to captain Wales
to two Grand Slams in 1950 and 1952. Welsh born, he played no 8 for
Cambridge University, Gloucester and Edinburgh Wanderers and will be
remembered as one of the greatest Welsh captains of all time.
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Chris Hallam (Disabled Sport) |
He battled his way to the
top of the world to become one of Britain's most distinguished and
successful disabled athletes. He was a world champion in and out of the
pool. He twice won the London Marathon, held world records on the track
at 100 and 200 metres in his class and he held world short and long
course records in the pool for 50 metres breaststroke.
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Brian Huggett (Golf) |
One of Wales' most
successful golfers, he won 16 events on the European Tour and topped the
Order of Merit in 1968. Was the third highest money earner in his first
season on the tour and later became highly successful on the European
Seniors Tour. Played in 6 Ryder Cups and was non playing captain in
1977.
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Mark Hughes (Soccer) |
A legend for club and
country, he won championship and cup medals with Manchester United,
Chelsea and Blackburn. Also played for Everton, Southampton, Barcelona
and Bayern Munich. Went on to manage Wales in 1999 and immediately took
them up the world rankings. Won 72 caps and scored 16 goals.
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Colin Jackson (Athletics) |
The most bemedalled
athlete in British history, he won two World titles at 110 hurdles, 4
European crowns and two Commonwealth golds. He set a world record in
winning the 1993 World title in Stuttgart and has held it ever since.
Also world record, and champion, at 60 hurdles indoors.
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Carwyn James (Rugby Union) |
The genius coach behind
the British Lions Test series triumph in New Zealand in 1971, he also
helped Llanelli become the greatest side in the UK, steering them to
victory over the All Blacks in 1972. Played for Wales twice, dropping a
goal in the 9-3 victory over Australia in 1958.
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Barry John (Rugby Union) |
Was nicknamed ''King
Barry'' in New Zealand in 1971 when he spearheaded the Lions to their
first Test series triumph over the All Blacks. Played 25 times for Wales
and won a Triple Crown in 1969 and a Grand Slam two years later. Played
23 times in partnership with Gareth Edwards for Wales and in five Lions
Tests on two tours.
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Teresa John (Disabled Sport) |
Winner of hundreds of
medals and titles on the track and a regular competitor at major Games.
A great ambassador for Welsh and British sport around the world.
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Bryn Jones (Soccer) |
Played 17 times for Wales
between 1935-48 and figured in a further eight wartime internationals.
Hit the headlines in 1938 when Arsenal paid a then world record fee of
£14,000 to buy him from Wolves.
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Cliff Jones (Rugby Union) |
A Vintage Welsh outside half who went on to become the
President of the WRU in their Centenary season of 1980/81. Played in the
1935 victory over the All Blacks and won 13 caps. Served 25 years on the
WRU.
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Cliff Jones (Soccer) |
First capped by Wales as a
teenager, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, he won 59
caps. Made 168 league appearances for Swansea Town before joining Spurs
for £35,000 in 1958. Played in the double-winning side of 1961. Won the
FA Cup with Spurs in 1962 and 1967 and the European Cup Winners Cup in
1963. Scored 134 goals in 318 games at Spurs.
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Colin Jones (Boxing) |
British, Commonwealth and
European crowns came the way of this fearless boxer before he got a
world title shot against Milton McCrory in Reno. It ended in a draw and
the re-match, in Las Vegas, went McCrory's way in a split decision. He
then fought Don Curry for the world title but it was not to be third
time lucky and one of the greatest careers of any Welsh Boxer came to an
end with only three defeats in 30 contests.
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Jonathan Jones (Powerboating) |
A Cardigan bank clerk who
became World Formula 1 Powerboat champion on four occasions. He first
took the world title in 1986 and was champion again in 1989, 1991 and
1998, equalling the record.
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Ken Jones (Rugby Union/ Athletics) |
One of the greatest all-rounders
produced by Wales. He won a then record 44 rugby caps as a wing in the
Forties and Fifties and captured an Olympic silver medal in the British
4x100 relay team at the 1948 Games. Also won medals at the European
Championships and Commonwealth Games and was a British Lion in 1950.
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Lewis Jones (Rugby Union/League) |
The ''Golden Boy'' of
Welsh rugby, at 18 he made a spectacular debut at Twickenham in 1950 in
a season that saw Wales win their first Grand Slam in 39 years. Another
followed in 1952 before he headed North to Leeds for a record fee of
£6,000. Among his rugby league records were most points in a season -
496 in 1956-57 - a British record 21 points on his home debut against
France, and 278 points on the 1954 British Tour.
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Steve Jones (Athletics) |
Set new world best marks
for both the marathon and the half-marathon. Took the world marathon
record down to 2:08.05 in 1984 and ran a British best of 2:07.13 a year
later to win in Chicago again. Won marathons in London, New York and
Toronto and took a Commonwealth bronze in 1986 over 10,000 metres.
Olympic and World Championship finalist on the track and World Cross
Country medallist.
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Fred Keenor (Soccer) |
Captained Cardiff City to
within a whisker of the 1923-24 Football League championship, but the
following season steered them to their first FA Cup final. Lost 1-0 to
Sheffield United, but two years later he led the Bluebirds back to
Wembley to defeat Arsenal 1-0. Won 32 caps, captaining his country in
1924.
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George Latham (Soccer) |
George Latham coached
Cardiff City FC during their greatest period of success between 1911 and
1936. They won the FA Cup in 1927 and only missed out on the League
Championship by goal difference. As a player he appeared for Wrexham,
Liverpool, Southport and Cardiff City, and played 12 times for Wales. He
also managed the British team at the 1924 Olympic Games.
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Valerie Latham (Swimming) |
Won two bronze medals at
the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and was the only British swimmer
to gain an individual medal. She finished third in the 100 metre
backstroke event and then completed the first leg of the 4 x 100
freestyle relay squad that also got among the medals. She captured the
first of her many medals at 15 in the 1927 European Swimming Games when
she struck gold in the 400 metre relay to help win the Bologna Trophy.
Captured 11 major medals in all.
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Geoff Lewis (Horse Racing) |
The only Welshman to ride
a winner in the Derby, he won five Classic titles. He had more than 100
winners in a season four times. Was twice runner-up to Lester Piggott as
champion jockey in 1969 and 1970. By the time he retired from racing in
1979 he had ridden 1,863 winners. His Derby triumph came on Mill Reef in
1971, who he also rode to victory in the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Became a highly successful trainer after quitting as a jockey.
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Tony Lewis (Cricket) |
Captained Glamorgan to their County Championship triumph in 1969 and also went on to skipper England. Became President of the MCC after retiring from the game. |
Sir Harry Llewellyn (Equestrian) |
Rode Foxhunter to a clear
final round to help the British team win equestrian gold at the 1952
Olympic Games in Helsinki. In 1937 he had finished runner-up in the
Grand National and went on to become chairman of the Sports Council for
Wales.
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Richard Meade (Equestrian) |
Picked up three gold
medals at five Olympic Games. Was a member of the three-day event team
that won gold in 1968 and 1972, and, riding Laurinston, captured the
individual gold medal in Munich. Born in Chepstow in 1938, his first
medal came in 1966 at the World Championships when he came second and he
finished one better in 1970. Won team gold with the British team in
1982. During the same years he came first at Badminton.
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Billy Meredith (Soccer) |
The original Welsh
footballing wizard he won two FA Cup winners medals and played top
flight soccer with Manchester City and United up to within five months
of his 50th Birthday. His career spanned 31 years included 1,568 league
and international matches, 50 of them for Wales.
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Jimmy Michael (Cycling) |
Became the World
Professional 100 Kilometre paced cycling champion in Cologne at the age
of 18 and re-wrote the record books during his career. He covered 28
miles and 1,000 yards in an hour and attracted crowds of 22,000 to watch
him at the Paris Velodrome.
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Cliff Morgan (Rugby Union) |
Capped 29 times of outside half for Wales he shot to
world stardom on the 1955 British Lions tour of South Africa. Went on to
find equal fame off the field as a broadcaster with the BBC.
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Sheila Morrow (Hockey) |
Was the British hockey
captain for three years in the Seventies and played 112 times for Wales;
starring in victory over England and helping to secure second place in
the 1975 World Championship. Became an international umpire and went on
to work for the Sports Council.
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Jimmy Murphy (Soccer) |
The brains behind the
Busby Babes and Manchester United, he took over as manager after the
Munich air disaster in 1958 and steered United to the FA Cup final.
Remained as assistant manager at Old Trafford until 1971 and was Wales
manager when they reached the World Cup finals in 1958. Played more than
200 times for West Bromwich Albion and figured in the 1935 FA Cup Final.
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Gwyn Nicholls (Rugby Union) |
Nicknamed the 'Prince of
Wales Centres'. he captained Wales to victory over the 1905 All Blacks.
Was the first Welshman to play for a British XV, when he toured
Australia in 1899 and went on to win 24 caps. Led Wales 10 times and
also captained Cardiff.
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Jack Peterson (Boxing) |
British light heavy and
heavyweight champion in the 1930s. He also won the British Empire
heavyweight crown and went on to become president of the British Boxing
Board of Control. Won 33 of his 38 pro fights.
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Ivor Powell (Soccer) |
Won eight Welsh caps and
notched a record transfer fee for a half-back when he moved from QPR to
Aston Villa. Went on to be successful coach well into his eighties.
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Berwyn Price (Athletics) |
Won the Commonwealth 110
hurdles gold in 1978 having struck silver four years earlier. Took gold
at the World Student Games and was a semi-finalist at the Olympic Games.
Held the British record for a while and won 50 British vests.
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Paulo Radmilovic (Water Polo/Swimming) |
The amazing Cardiff-born
swimmer captured four Olympic Gold medals three in the Water Polo teams
of 1908, 1912 and 1920 and also in the 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay of
1908. Welsh-born of a Greek father and Irish mother, he competed in six
Olympics and was Water Polo skipper on four occasions. Became the first
Briton to be inducted to the Swimming Hall of Fame in Florida and won
nine ASA titles from 100 yards up to five miles in length.
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Ray Reardon (Snooker) |
Ray Reardon won six times the World Professional snooker champion, and won 10 titles in all his career. He was a member of the Welsh team that won the World Team Cup three years out of four in the early Eighties, and partnered England's Tony Jones to the World Doubles crown. |
Dai Rees (Golf) |
Led Britain to Ryder Cup
success in 1957. He played in nine competitions against the Americans
and finished second in the Open Championships in 1953, 1954 and 1961.
Was the BBC and Welsh Sports Personality of 1957.
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Dick Rees (Horse Racing) |
First man to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup and twice a winner of the Grand National. He was champion steeplechase jockey six times and became the first National Hunt jockey to ride 100 winners in a season in 1924, when he won 108 of his 348 rides. |
Tom Richards (Athletics) |
One of the rare breed of
Welsh Olympic medallists, he scooped silver at the 1948 Games in London
in one of the most thrilling marathons on record. Also completed at the
Commonwealth Games for Wales and won many road race titles.
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Gus Risman (Rugby League) |
Barry-born Risman was a
star in rugby league for 24 years, during which time he won four Rugby
League Championships and went to Wembley three times, the last time at
41. Scored more than 4,000 points in 873 first-class games, captained
Wales and Great Britain and went on three British tours to Australia.
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David Roberts (Paralympic Swimming) |
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Steve Robinson (Boxing) |
Rags to riches Cardiff
fighter who took a world title shot at 24 hours notice and then went on
to successfully defend his crown six times. Now a well respected
trainer.
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Ian Rush (Soccer) |
Wales' record goal scorer and a legend at Liverpool, where he won every major competition. Started at Chester before switching to Anfield. Had a brief spell at Juventus before returning to Liverpool, where he became the record goal scorer in FA Cup history. |
Don Shepherd (Cricket) |
Twice inspired Glamorgan to victories over Australia in the sixties and bridged the gap between the 1948 and 1969 championship winning sides. Took more than 2,000 wickets for the Welsh county and passed 100 wickets for the season in 12 summers. One of the unluckiest cricketers never to play for England. |
Alf Sherwood (Soccer) |
King of the sliding tackle, he was one full back who could tame Stanley Matthews. Won 41 Welsh caps between 1947-57 and led Wales to a stunning victory over England in 1955. An ex-miner, he played 110 times for Cardiff City during war time and then made 353 league appearances. Won Welsh Schoolboy honours at soccer and cricket, joining forces with Trevor Ford and Gilbert Parkhouse in the cricket team. |
Irene Steer (Swimming) |
Swimmer Irene Steer won
gold in the 4 x 100 freestyle at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics anchoring
the British team as they set a new world record. Only a collision in the
heats of the 100 freestyle robbed her of the chance of an individual
medal. In 1913 she won the ASA title, equalling the 100 freestyle world
record.
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Clive Sullivan (Rugby League) |
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Jim Sullivan (Rugby League) |
Jim Sullivan's rugby
league career spanned 25 years. The Cardiff born full back made his
Wigan debut at 18 and kicked a century of goals in each of his 18
seasons. His career total of 2,959 goals was a world record. Scored a
total of 6,206 points, including 96 tries. He also toured Australia four
times with the British rugby league team.
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Dave Thomas (Golf) |
Runner-up at The Open in
1958 and 1966, he won titles in Belgium, Holland, France, New Zealand,
took the PGA Matchplay title and the Penfold. He played in the World Cup
for Wales on 11 occasions, finishing third one year with the great Dai
Rees, Made four Ryder Cup appearances and became one of the game's
leading course designers.
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Eddie Thomas (Boxing) |
Eddie Thomas won 42 of his
48 professional fights as a welterweight in a career that spanned eight
years and saw him win British, Empire and European titles. Only boxing
politics stopped him from challenging for the World title. He then
turned to training and is the only Welshman to have guided two men -
Howard Winstone and Ken Buchanan - to world titles. Also guided Colin
Jones to three world title fights.
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Vicki Thomas (Golf) |
Six time a Curtis Cup
player, she was a key member of the British golf side which won for the
first time on American soil in 1986. Also helped the British team win
the World Team Championship. She won the British Open title in 1990 and
played for Wales in the Home Championships in 27 consecutive seasons.
Eight times Welsh match play champion, she also won the Welsh Open four
times.
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John Toshack (Soccer) |
Won 3 League titles, 2 Uefa Cups, the FA Cup and the European Cup in a 172 game career at Liverpool. Scored 74 goals for the Reds having notched 75 for home team Cardiff City before a record £110,000 transfer to Anfield. Managed Swansea City's rise from Division 4 to 1 before heading to the continent to coach Real Madrid, Real Sociodad, Sporting Lisbon, Deportivo, Besiktas and St Etienne. Now coach to Wales. |
Billy Trew (Rugby Union) |
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Maurice Turnbull (Cricket/ Rugby Union) |
An international in three
different sports, he captained Glamorgan CCC for nine years, acted as
their secretary for 10 and topped 1,000 first-class run 10 times in all.
Played 10 times for England, touring Australia and South Africa and
facing the West Indies and India at home. An England selector, he was
one of Wisden's cricketers of the year in 1931. Scored 17,543 runs, 29
centuries, and took 277 catches. Also played scrum half for Cardiff and
Wales, played for the Welsh hockey team and won the South Wales squash
title.
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Kirsty Wade (Athletics) |
First Welsh woman to win a
track gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1980, she went on to win
two more four years later. Reached the finals of the 1500 metres at the
World Championships in 1987 and 1991 and held numerous British and
Commonwealth records.
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Fulke Walwyn (Horse Racing) |
Won the Grand National on Reynoldtown as an amateur rider in 1936 and turned to training after a life-threatening fall in 1938. Over the next 51 years he turned from novice trainer into a legend of the turf, training 2,188 winners and capturing every important jumping race title in the calendar. He was leading trainer five times and guided Team Spirit to a Grand National win in 1964 - 28 years after his own triumph as a jockey. |
Allan Watkins (Cricket) |
Played 15 Tests for England between 1948-52 and also played league football with Plymouth Argyle, Born in the Usk, he passed 1,000 runs for Glamorgan in 13 seasons, scored 17,419 during his county career and took 390 catches. He was one of the mainstrays of the fist Glamorgan Championship winning side in 1948 and also helped the Welsh county to Famously beat the 1951 South African tourists. |
David Watkins (Rugby Union/League) |
A giant in both codes, he
captained his country in the 15 and 13-a-side games and toured Australia
with both British Lions sides. Cracked many points records in league
with Salford and was part of the Newport side that defeated the All
Blacks in 1963.
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Freddie Welsh (Boxing) |
Born Frederick Thomas,
''Freddie Welsh'' went on to reign as champion of the world for almost
three years at lightweight between 1914-1917. He fought 178 fights in
all between 1905-1922, losing only four. He won the European title in
1909 and three months later he took the British Featherweight crown. He
successfully defended his European crown twice before relinquishing it
in 1913. A year earlier he had claimed the Commonwealth title and he
stepped onto the world stage in 1914 to beat Jimmy Ritchie from America
over 20 rounds in London.
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Helen Weston (Netball) |
Cwmbran netball star
Weston, 41, is Wales' most-capped player with 112 caps.
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Nick Whitehead (Athletics) |
Won an Olympic medal in
the sprint relay in Rome 1960 and also represented Wales at the
Commonwealth Games. An established British sprint star, he went on to
become British Olympic team manager in athletics at two Games and deputy
director of the Sports Council for Wales. Was long serving secretary of
Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.
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Arthur Whitford (Gymnastics) |
British gymnastics
champion 10 times, he competed at the 1928 Olympics and went on to coach
two British teams at later Games. Became the first person to be
individual champion in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
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Jimmy Wilde (Boxing) |
Known as '' The ghost with
the hammer in his hand'', Jimmy Wilde became World Flyweight Champion in
1916 and retained the title for a record seven years and four months. He
achieved 98 wins inside the distance in official contests and an
estimated 700 battles in the old style boxing booths. Thought to have
lost no more than six bouts during his career and was voted the hardest
pound puncher in boxing.
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Bleddyn Williams (Rugby Union) |
Regarded as the Prince of
Centres, he led both his club Cardiff and Wales to victory over the 1953
New Zealand All Blacks. One of eight brothers who played for Cardiff, he
scored seven tries in 22 appearances for Wales. He toured Australia and
New Zealand with the 1950 Lions, playing in all five Tests. He scored
185 tries for his club, a record that stood for over 40 years.
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Freddy Williams (Speedway) |
Twice World Speedway
champion, he only held a provisional license on the road when he took
his first crown in 1950. Was runner-up two years late before winning
again in 1953. Helped the Wembley Lions win eight British titles at
Wembley. His brothers, Eric and Ian, also rode in the World Championship
finals.
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J J Williams (Rugby Union) |
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J P R Williams (Rugby Union) |
Made a then record 55
appearances for Wales and won six Triple Crowns and three Grand Slams.
Led Wales to their 1979 Triple Crown success and played in eight
successive British Lions test matches, winning five and drawing two, as
he helped the Lions win series in New Zealand and South Africa.
Captained Bridgend in their centenary season and helped them win the WRU
Challenge Cup on two occasions. A great all-round sportsman, he was the
Junior Wimbledon tennis champion of 1966.
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Howard Winstone (Boxing) |
Became World featherweight
champion in 1968, 10 years after striking gold for Wales as an amateur
at the Commonwealth Games in Cardiff. Took the British featherweight
title from Terry Spinks in 1961 and successfully defended the crown six
times to pick up two Lonsdale belts. After winning the European crown in
1963, he successfully defended that title seven times over the next
three years. Became World Champion when he beat Japan's Mitsomori Seki
in London.
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David Winters (Disabled Sport) |
Remarkable participant and
administrator in the disabled sports sector. Won many medals at major
games and was an inspiration to his peers. Became a member of the Sports
Council for Wales.
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Martyn Woodroffe (Swimming) |
As a teenage
Cardiff schoolboy, he returned from the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico
City with a silver medal in the 200 butterfly - a race in which Mark
Spitz finished last. Won medals at the Commonwealth Games and was one of
Wales' greatest competitors in the pool. Went into coaching at the end
of his competitive and became Scottish National Coach.
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Associated Awards
WELSH SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR | |
1990 | Peter Corrigan (The Observer) |
1991 | Ken Jones (The Independant) |
1992 | Bob Humphrys (BBC Wales News) |
1993 | Paul Rees (South Wales Echo) |
1994 | Stephen Jones (Sunday Times) |
1995 | Huw Llywelyn-Davies (BBC Wales) |
1996 | Peter Jackson (Daily Mail) |
1997 | Ron Jones (Radio 5 Live) |
1998 | David Facey (The Sun) |
1999 | Geoff Nicholson (Independant on Sunday) |
2000 | Brian Madley (The People) |
2001 | Michael Boon (Western Mail) |
2002 | Eddie Butler (The Observer) |
2003 | Graham Thomas (BBC Wales) |
2004 | Jamie Corrigan (The Independent/Wales on Sunday) |
2005 | Gerald Davies (The Times) |
2006 | Paul Abbandonato (Western Mail) |
2007 | John Hopkins (Sunday Times) |
2008 | James Lawton (News of the World) |
2009 | Robin Davey (South Wales Argus) |
UNSUNG HERO AWARD |
|
1998 | Frank Baguley (Cambrian Caving Council) |
1999 | David Williams (Athletics Association of Wales) |
2000 | Graham Crimp (Welsh Cricket Association) |
2001 | Vic Hubbard (Multi Sports) |
2002 | Moc Morgan (Welsh Salmon and Trout Angling Association) |
2003 | Adrian Amsden (Snowsport Cymru Wales) |
2004 | Basil George (Welsh Target Shooting Federation) |
2005 | Jim Lightbody (Tennis Wales) |
2006 | Tudor Thomas (Welsh Cycling Union) |
2007 | Ken Jones (founder of the Snowden race) |
2008 | John Taylor (Welsh Rugby Union) |
2009 | Ray Jones (Swim Wales) |
SPECIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO WELSH SPORT |
|
2001 | Lord Brooks (Boxing) |
2002 | Ceri O'Donnell (Hockey) |
This page is intended for information purposes only. It is not an official website. Further information on the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame can be obtained by contacting.......... WSHOF Hon. Secretary, Mr Geoff Bray, c/o Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW |