All at Bolton Wanderers are saddened to learn of the passing of Wyn Davies at the age of 83.
Affectionately nicknamed 'Wyn the Leap' as a target man known for his outstanding heading ability, the forward scored 74 goals in 170 appearances for the Whites between 1962 and 1966.
Taking on the number nine shirt at Wanderers in the footsteps of Nat Lofthouse, Wyn began his career with Llanberis and Caernarfon before joining Wrexham in 1960. He scored 22 goals in 55 League games for the Welsh side, impressing Wanderers enough to pay £20,000 for his services to make the move to Burnden Park.
Scoring his first goal for the club in a First Division win over Chelsea, Wyn impressed in a white shirt to earn international honours, earning the first of his 34 Welsh international caps in 1963. He would earn 16 of those caps during his time at Wanderers.
His best season at Burnden Park was in 1964/65, scoring 25 goals in 38 appearances in the Second Division, with his performances catching the eye of many top flight clubs.
Wyn departed Wanderers for Newcastle United in 1966 for a club record fee of £80,000, becoming a member of their Fairs Cup winning-side of 1969.
He returned to the North West in 1971 with Manchester City - linking up with former Wanderers Francis Lee and Freddie Hill - before moving across the city to Old Trafford with Manchester United.
Further spells were had at Blackpool, Crystal Palace and Stockport County, before ending his league career at Crewe Alexandra in 1977.
Everyone at Bolton Wanderers would like to send their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Wyn Davies at this difficult time.