David Thomas Richards (31 October 1906 – 1 October 1969) was a Welsh professional footballer who made over 210 appearances as a left half in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He also played league football for Birmingham and Brentford and won 21 caps for Wales. He is one of only two players to have been on the winning side against England for Wales four times (goalkeeper Bert Gray is the other). Richards appeared in the victories in 1933, both victories in 1936 and in 1938.
Personal life Richards' brother Billy also played in the Football League and was capped by Wales. Richards died in Yardley, Birmingham in 1969, at age 62.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWolverhampton Wanderers1927–28Second Division3000301928–29Second Division130001301929–30Second Division281002811930–31Second Division300303301931–32Second Division331203511932–33First Division361103711933–34First Division361203811934–35First Division321203411935–36First Division80—80Total21951002295Brentford1935–36First Division260102701936–37First Division29020310Total55030580Birmingham1936–37First Division81—811937–38First Division351103611938–39First Division19030220Total62240662Career total33671703537
Honours Wolverhampton Wanderers Football League Second Division: 1931–32
References