Sport Herald THE LLANELLI cricket community has


been saddened with the news of the sudden passing of Dafen Cricket Club’s Howard Morgan. Howard passed away at his home in Llanelli on Monday, January 16. He was a former captain, committeeman, chairman and life member who was actively involved in the club for more than 40 years. Howard was captain of Dafen’s 1st X1 for


a total of 11 seasons during his playing days. He was captain of championship sides in the 1964, 1967 and 1974 seasons. He was an inspirational leader and was chosen as captain of the South Wales League touring side during the league’s first tour of Australia in 1977-8. He later became chairman of the club for


seven years and was awarded the accolade of life membership of the club. Howard was also an umpire of the South Wales Cricket Association following his playing days. Howard Thomas Morgan didn’t just


play cricket, he lived and breathed cricket. The young boy born at 6 Christopher Street, Tyisha, Llanelli had a fine career ahead of him


THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 27 2017


H. T. MORGAN – A FINE INNINGS


in football and for that matter any number of sports, such was his natural ability. He started school at St Paul’s Infants School, followed by Bigyn Junior School and then to what is affectionately known locally as ‘The Academy’ - Stebonheath Secondary Modern School for boys. Stebonheath was a place where boys became men quickly. The masters were all male teachers, many of whom were excellent sportsmen in their own right. A cold and bare gymnasium, cross country runs, rugby, football and cricket, played with gusto, were played competitively against the other secondary schools. This is where Howard would have honed his skills and his love of sport. His daughter, Lisa, gave The Herald some


background on Howard’s life. She said: “My father could have had a career in football but he injured his knee. He then opted to play cricket and he was spotted by Glamorgan but he chose to invest his time in his family.


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