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'''Daniel "Dan" Lewis''' (11 December 1902 – 1965) was a ] ] ], who is most notable for his time playing for ]. He kept goal for Arsenal in the ] where a mistake by him saw ] win the cup. '''Daniel Lewis''' (11 December 1902 – 1965) was a Welsh ] ], who is most notable for his time playing for ]. He kept goal for Arsenal in the ] where a mistake by him saw ] win the cup.


==Playing career== ==Playing career==
Born in ], ], Lewis first played for local clubs, before moving to ] and joining ]. His move to the big time came in 1924 when he joined ] Arsenal. He made his debut for the Gunners on 15 November 1924 against ]; Arsenal won 3-2 and Lewis remained for the next thirteen games. However, after letting in five in a match at home to ] on 14 February 1925, Lewis was dropped. Born in ], ], Lewis first played for local clubs, before moving to ] and joining ]. He also worked as a coal miner.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Dan Lewis |url=https://www.arsenal.com/historic/players/dan-lewis |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031164624/https://www.arsenal.com/historic/players/dan-lewis |archive-date=31 October 2023 |access-date=31 October 2023 |website=Arsenal}}</ref> His move to the big time came in 1924 when he joined ] Arsenal. He made his debut for the Gunners on 15 November 1924 against ]; Arsenal won 3–2 and Lewis remained for the next thirteen games. However, after letting in five in a match at home to ] on 14 February 1925, Lewis was dropped.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Harris |first=Jeff |title=Arsenal Who's Who |publisher=Independent UK Sports |year=1995 |isbn=978-1899429035 |pages=90 |language=en}}</ref>


After ] arrived as Arsenal manager in 1925, Lewis shared goalkeeping duties with ] and ], but Lewis gradually became the club's No. 1, particularly after Robson and Harper left in 1926 and 1927 respectively. He won his first cap for ] in a 3-3 draw against ] on 12 February 1927. In all he won three caps, the last of which was a 6-0 defeat by England at ] on 20 November 1929. After ] arrived as Arsenal manager in 1925, Lewis shared goalkeeping duties with ] and ], but Lewis gradually became the club's No. 1, particularly after Robson and Harper left in 1926 and 1927 respectively.<ref name=":0" /> He won his first cap for ] in a 3–3 draw against ] on 12 February 1927. In all he won three caps, the last of which was a 6–0 defeat by England at ] on 20 November 1929.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Attwood |first=Tony |date=14 February 2013 |title=Daniel Lewis: The Goalkeeper Who Lasted from Knighton to Chapman |url=http://blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/5424 |access-date=31 October 2023 |website=Woolwich Arsenal}}</ref>


The most infamous moment of Lewis' Arsenal career was the ], against ] at ]; it was the Gunners' first Cup final, which they lost 1-0 thanks to an error by Lewis. In the 74th minute, Cardiff ] ] hit a tame shot straight at Lewis, who dived down to make what should have been a comfortable save. However, Lewis fumbled the ball as he gathered it, and it slipped between his body and the crook of his elbow; Lewis turned around and tried in vain to reclaim the ball but only succeeded in knocking it with his elbow into the back of the net. Cardiff won the match 1-0, the only time a Welsh club has won the FA Cup, ironic given Lewis was a Welsh international himself. Lewis blamed his brand new ] for the error, saying the wool was too greasy for him to grip the ball properly; since then, according to club legend, no Arsenal goalkeeper has played in a new jersey before it is washed first. Lewis was the Arsenal goalkeeper in the ] against ] at ]; it was the Gunners' first Cup final. In the 74th minute, Cardiff ] ] hit a tame shot straight at Lewis, who dived down to make what should have been a comfortable save. However, Lewis fumbled the ball as he gathered it, and it slipped between his body and the crook of his elbow; Lewis turned around and tried in vain to reclaim the ball but only succeeded in knocking it with his elbow into the back of the net.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Woodward|first=Hamish|date=2021-06-09|title=Dan Lewis and The FA Cup Final that started a New Tradition at Arsenal|url=https://atletifo.com/football/dan-lewis-arsenal-fa-cup/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Atletifo Sports|language=en-US}}</ref> Cardiff won the match 1–0, the only time a Welsh club has won the FA Cup. Lewis blamed his brand new ] for the error, saying the wool was too greasy for him to grip the ball properly;<ref name=":1" /> since then, according to club legend, no Arsenal goalkeeper has played in a New Jersey before it is washed first.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Neil |title=Getting Shirty |url=http://www.goalkeepersaredifferent.com/keepers/getting-shirty.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602183932/https://www.goalkeepersaredifferent.com/keepers/getting-shirty.html |archive-date=2 June 2023 |website=Goalkeepers Are Different}}</ref>


Lewis continued to play as Arsenal's regular goalkeeper for the next three seasons. However, when they reached Wembley for their second Cup final in 1930, Lewis was injured and had major surgery on a knee. He never fully recovered from this which effectively finished his football career. Arsenal beat Huddersfield 2-0 to claim their first major trophy. Lewis hardly featured at all the following season, particularly after the signings of Bill Harper (for a second spell) and ]. He was transferred to ] in May 1931. In all he played 169 matches for Arsenal. Lewis continued to play as Arsenal's regular goalkeeper for the next three seasons. However, when they reached Wembley for their second Cup final in 1930, Lewis was injured in Arsenal's 6-6 semifinal tie with Leicester City.<ref name=":0" /> He missed the final and needed major surgery on his knee. He never fully recovered from this which effectively finished his football career. Arsenal, with ] in goal, beat Huddersfield 2–0 to claim their first major trophy.


Lewis hardly featured at all the following season, particularly after the signings of Bill Harper (for a second spell on a goalkeeper record fee of £4000) and ]. He was transferred to ] in May 1931.<ref name=":2" /> In all he played 169 matches for Arsenal.
⚫ Lewis played only six times for Gillingham and apparently retired from professional football soon after. He died in 1965, at the age of 62.

⚫ Lewis played only six times for Gillingham and apparently retired from professional football soon after. He died in 1965, at the age of 62.<ref name=":2" />


==Honours== ==Honours==
⚫ '''Arsenal'''

⚫ *] runner-up: ]
===As a player===
⚫ ;Arsenal

⚫ *] finalist - ]


==References== ==References==
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*{{cite book |
author=Harris, Jeff & Hogg, Tony (ed.) |
title=Arsenal Who's Who |
publisher=Independent UK Sports |
year=1995 |
isbn=1-899429-03-4 }}

==External links== ==External links==
*, with video footage of Lewis's error. *, with video footage of Lewis's error.


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Welsh footballer

For other people of the same name, see Dan Lewis (disambiguation).
Dan Lewis
Personal information
Date of birth 11 December 1902
Place of birth Maerdy, Rhondda, Wales
Date of death 1965 (aged 62–63)
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Maerdy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1924 Clapton Orient
1924–1931 Arsenal 142 (0)
1931–1932 Gillingham 6 (0)
International career
1927–1929 Wales 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Daniel Lewis (11 December 1902 – 1965) was a Welsh football goalkeeper, who is most notable for his time playing for Arsenal. He kept goal for Arsenal in the 1927 FA Cup Final where a mistake by him saw Cardiff City win the cup.

Playing career

Born in Maerdy, Glamorgan, Lewis first played for local clubs, before moving to London and joining Clapton Orient. He also worked as a coal miner. His move to the big time came in 1924 when he joined First Division Arsenal. He made his debut for the Gunners on 15 November 1924 against Everton; Arsenal won 3–2 and Lewis remained for the next thirteen games. However, after letting in five in a match at home to Huddersfield Town on 14 February 1925, Lewis was dropped.

After Herbert Chapman arrived as Arsenal manager in 1925, Lewis shared goalkeeping duties with Jock Robson and Bill Harper, but Lewis gradually became the club's No. 1, particularly after Robson and Harper left in 1926 and 1927 respectively. He won his first cap for Wales in a 3–3 draw against England on 12 February 1927. In all he won three caps, the last of which was a 6–0 defeat by England at Stamford Bridge on 20 November 1929.

Lewis was the Arsenal goalkeeper in the 1927 FA Cup Final against Cardiff City at Wembley Stadium; it was the Gunners' first Cup final. In the 74th minute, Cardiff striker Hughie Ferguson hit a tame shot straight at Lewis, who dived down to make what should have been a comfortable save. However, Lewis fumbled the ball as he gathered it, and it slipped between his body and the crook of his elbow; Lewis turned around and tried in vain to reclaim the ball but only succeeded in knocking it with his elbow into the back of the net. Cardiff won the match 1–0, the only time a Welsh club has won the FA Cup. Lewis blamed his brand new jersey for the error, saying the wool was too greasy for him to grip the ball properly; since then, according to club legend, no Arsenal goalkeeper has played in a New Jersey before it is washed first.

Lewis continued to play as Arsenal's regular goalkeeper for the next three seasons. However, when they reached Wembley for their second Cup final in 1930, Lewis was injured in Arsenal's 6-6 semifinal tie with Leicester City. He missed the final and needed major surgery on his knee. He never fully recovered from this which effectively finished his football career. Arsenal, with Charlie Preedy in goal, beat Huddersfield 2–0 to claim their first major trophy.

Lewis hardly featured at all the following season, particularly after the signings of Bill Harper (for a second spell on a goalkeeper record fee of £4000) and Gerard Keizer. He was transferred to Gillingham in May 1931. In all he played 169 matches for Arsenal.

Lewis played only six times for Gillingham and apparently retired from professional football soon after. He died in 1965, at the age of 62.

Honours

Arsenal

References

  1. Achates (25 August 1924). "Ready for action: few changes in the First Division of the League. Arsenal". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. ^ "Dan Lewis". Arsenal. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  3. ^ Harris, Jeff (1995). Arsenal Who's Who. Independent UK Sports. p. 90. ISBN 978-1899429035.
  4. ^ Attwood, Tony (14 February 2013). "Daniel Lewis: The Goalkeeper Who Lasted from Knighton to Chapman". Woolwich Arsenal. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  5. Woodward, Hamish (9 June 2021). "Dan Lewis and The FA Cup Final that started a New Tradition at Arsenal". Atletifo Sports. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  6. Andrews, Neil. "Getting Shirty". Goalkeepers Are Different. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023.

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