Dudley Lewis

Dudley Keith Lewis (born 17 November 1962) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played most of his career at his hometown club, Swansea City.

When the Swans won promotion to the First Division in 1981 after that historic victory at Preston North End, manager John Toshack ran onto the pitch at the final whistle to hug one player.

Lewis' star continued to rise, and he was handed his first-team debut for the Swans in February 1981 in an away fixture at Notts County before earning the first of his nine U21 Wales caps in a 2–1 victory over France at Somerton Park in October that year.

And after an assured display in his role as sweeper, helping the Swans to a clean sheet and a 3–0 victory, Dudley kept his place in the side for the rest of the season.

Recognition of Lewis' consistent displays came with his one and only full Welsh International cap against Brazil at Ninian Park in June 1983 – a game that saw Wales draw 1–1 with the South American giants.