Bleddyn Williams
Bleddyn Williams MBE (* February 22, 1923 in Flagstaff 's Well, Glamorgan, Wales, † July 6, 2009 in Cardiff, Wales) was a Welsh rugby union player and known as "Prince of Centres ".
Williams began with the rugby at school. In 1937 he received an athletic scholarship at the Rydal School in Colwyn Bay. He was active for Cardiff Athletic in the season 1938/39, then at the position of the connector. After this season he was with the Royal Air Force in the war effort as a pilot. After the end of the war he joined the Cardiff RFC.
On January 18, 1947 Williams made his debut for the Welsh national team against England. This was followed by 21 more inserts, including five as captain. In 1950 he was nominated for the tour of the British and Irish Lions and served there as vice-captain. He came in five test matches against Australia for use and put a try. The most successful year of his career came in 1953. He succeeded as captain with Cardiff and the Welsh national team each to beat the New Zealand All Blacks. To date, this is the final success of the Welsh against New Zealand.
In 1955, Williams ended his career, opponents was like on his debut England. He holds in Cardiff 's club record for specified tests. He managed to put 41 attempts in a season total in his career he came to 185 He is one of eight brothers who were active for the club. In 2005 he was appointed Member of the British Empire.
On July 6, 2009 Williams died after a long illness in Cardiff. He leaves a son, two daughters and four grandchildren.