Ray Gravell

This former rugby star was held in a huge amount of affection. A BBC presenter and actor, his courageous and honest response to health difficulties touched many people.

Carl Llewellyn Pembrokeshire, 1965. One of the leading jump jockeys, with two Grand National wins to his credit.
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Gareth Edwards Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Ammanford, 1947. Rugby legend with 53 consecutive appearances for Wales, with 13 as captain.
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Georgio Chinaglia Italy, but moved to Wales as a schoolboy, 1947. Italian footballing star and president of Lazio who started his career at Swansea F.C.
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Ieuan Evans Morriston, Swansea, 1964. Gaining 72 Welsh caps and scoring 33 tries for Wales.
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John Charles Swansea, 1931. Legendary footballer who lit up the British and Italian game
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John Hartson Swansea, 1975. being one of the most feared strikers in Britain.
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Jonathan Davies Trimsaran, 1962. One of the most talented Rugby players that Wales has produced.
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Jonathan Jones Cardigan, . World Champion powerboat racer and four time winner of the F1 World Championship.
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Mark Delaney Haverfordwest, 1976. The only ex League of Wales football player who has gone on to play for a Premier League club and the Welsh international side.
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Matthew Stevens Carmarthen, 1977. World-class snooker player and 2003 UK champion
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Robert Croft Morriston, Swansea, 1970. Home-grown Glamorgan cricketer and one of the best off-spinners in the national game.
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Scott Quinnell Morriston, 1972. Famous son of Stradey Park Llanelli.
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Shane Mark Williams Swansea, but always lived in Glanaman., 1977.
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Simon Davies Haverfordwest, 1979. Rising Soccer international from Solva
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Simon Jones Morriston, 1978. Fast bowler for Glamorgan and England.
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Terry Griffiths Llanelli, 1947. World champion snooker player
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Tracy Edwards Born in England, but brought up in Swansea, 1962. She completed the Whitbread Round The World Yacht Race with an all female team.
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