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Fans mourn passing of legendary 'Wyn the Leap'
Western Mail
|July 18, 2025
A WELSH football legend idol-ised by fans at several top clubs has died.
Wyn Davies started life as a quarryman in Llanberis, Gwynedd, but went on to become a hero at clubs like Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers where he terrorised opposition defences.
Playing more than 550 football league games, he was renowned for his ability in the air and nicknamed “Wyn the Leap”. He was also given the moniker of the “footballer who could fly” as fans said his leaping powers bordered on levitation.
His family announced the former Welsh international with 34 caps for his country had passed away at the age of 83.
Nephew James Davies said it was with “deep sadness” the family were announcing his uncle’s death.
He said that despite his incredible career he remained a very “humble” man who always had time for fans, whether it was to sign autographs or talk about his career and many footballing tales.
Kasey Allsup added: “Rest in peace, Uncle Ronald Wyn Davies. A Welsh legend, and our family’s pride. You'll be missed more than words can say. Thank you for the memories, the inspiration, and the love.”
This story is from the July 18, 2025 edition of Western Mail.
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