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William Henry (Harry) Wetter

Stats
Appearances
124
Points
Tries
11
Conversions
Penalties
Drop goals
Information
Position
Lock, Prop
Born
3rd February 1882, Southsea (England)
Died
3rd February 1934, Newport (Wales)
Honours
Monnmouthshire, Glamorgan
International Caps
Wales
Born Southsea, 3 Feb 1882. Played for Pill Harriers (capt 1910/1), Monmouthshire and Glamorgan. Good swimmer and represented Wales vs England in 1907 at bowls. Helped Newport win Welsh Baseball Championship in 1911. Played for Newport vs SA 1906 and 1912 - try disallowed vs 1912 SA for ?knock-on?. 2 Welsh caps 1912-1913 (SA, Scot). Wales Baseball International. Newport / Pill police officer. Played for Ndewport RFC 1903/4 to 1905/6 and 1911/2-4 + 1919/20. One of 3 brothers to play for Newport - Jack and Eb. Died 3 Feb 1934, Newport.
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