10 Facts About Cliff Morgan

1.

Cliff Morgan, born in Trebanog in the Rhondda valley, was from a mining family and joined Cardiff Rugby Club straight from Tonyrefail Grammar School in 1949, playing at fly-half.

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2.

Cliff Morgan won his first cap for Wales against Ireland in 1951, playing opposite his own hero Jack Kyle.

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3.

Cliff Morgan was part of the Grand Slam-winning Welsh side of 1952.

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4.

Cliff Morgan presented 'Singing Together' a radio for schools programme.

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5.

Cliff Morgan contributed to numerous publications about rugby and lent his voice to many popular rugby videos.

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6.

Cliff Morgan survived a life-threatening stroke in 1972 at the age of 42.

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7.

Cliff Morgan had been commentating on a Rugby match for BFBS in Germany.

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8.

Cliff Morgan spent three weeks in RAF Hospital Wegberg and spoke very highly of his treatment there.

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9.

Cliff Morgan died at his home in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, on 29 August 2013 at the age of 83.

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10.

Teddy Cliff Morgan took over captaincy on the field but Bedell-Sivright remained tour captain.

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