1921 Ken JONES, rugby player & athlete - British Lion & Olympic medalist
Born in Blaenavon, Ken won 44 caps for Wales & 3 caps fro British Lions. He scored the winning try for Wales v New Zealand in 1953. He also won a silver medal at the1948 Olympic Games as part of 4 x 100 m relay and Bronze at 1954 Empire Games 220 yards. 1954 BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year. (d.2006)
