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Title
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JY010
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Description
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British Isles tour jersey 1930, belonging to Swansea ans Wales forward Dai Parker. Blue with three lions logo on breast. White number 17 on back. Some discolouration from water damage to front.
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Type
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Jersey
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Rights Holder
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CIC
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Provenance
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Dai Parker
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Date
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1929-1930
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Abstract
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This British Isles Tour jersey was worn by Swansea and Wales hooker Dai Parker. The 'Lions' wore blue jerseys from 1910 to 1950, the lion emblem forst appearing in 1910. For the 1930 tour to NZ and Aust., the lion made its last appearance on the tour jersey. Dai Parker palyed 17 matches on the tour, scoring 45 pts (1 try, 12 con, 6 pen). He played for Swansea from 1923-30 and captained them in 1927-28. Dai was capped 10 times for Wales 1924-30, scoring 2 tries.
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Subject
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jersey, british and irish lions, british isles, tour, dai parkhouse, david parker, 1929-1930, 1930,
