William David Tabram (19 January 1909 – 15 April 1992) is a former Welsh

Welsh people

The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...

 footballer, noted for his great technical skill.

Playing career

Tabram played for Crown Mission before having a trial with Preston North End

Preston North End F.C.

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 and joining Swansea Town

Swansea City A.F.C.

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. He joined Port Vale

Port Vale F.C.

Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...

, along with Ken Gunn

Ken Gunn

Kenneth Gunn was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Gunn played for Newmains and Swansea Town before joining Port Vale, along with Billy Tabram for £400 in May 1933. After four seasons playing in various different positions he was transferred to Northampton Town in May 1937, he also guested...

, for £400 in March 1933. He enjoyed regular football at Vale before being sold to Hull City

Hull City A.F.C.

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 in May 1934, later playing for South Shields

South Shields F.C.

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.