Billy Mays (footballer)

Albert William Mays (18 July 1902 – 1959) was a Welsh footballer. Born in Ynyshir, he played professionally for clubs including Bristol City, Merthyr Town, Wrexham and Walsall between 1923 and 1932, making a total of 160 Football League appearances.[1] While with Merthyr Town, Mays supplemented his income by working in a coal mine. He also gained one cap for Wales, against Northern Ireland in 1929, a game in which he scored the opening Wales goal in a 2-2 draw.[2]

His son, also called Albert, was also a professional footballer.

References

  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Tony Brown. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ "1920–1929". Welsh Football Online. Archived from the original on 27 March 2009. Retrieved 29 November 2007.