Grav - Nos Da - Llanelli - Wales
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Ray Gravell played rugby for Wales on 23 occasions between 1975 and 1982. He broadcast the first Welsh rugby commentary on Welsh-language television in 1982.
Waymark Code: WMDB7F
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/18/2011
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"A stunning bronze statue of the late Ray Gravell was unveiled at the Parc Y Scarlets stadium in Llanelli It depicts Gravell in his Welsh rugby kit, trademark beard and swashbuckling style of running with the Rugby Ball tucked under his right arm, & handing off an attacking player.
World-renowned artist David Williams-Ellis was commissioned to create the commemorative sculpture, of Raymond William Robert Gravell.
This magnificent larger than life, 10-ton statue which stands on a local stone plinth, was unveiled on 5th Sept 2009, is called 'Grav' he now stands guard outside the Scarlets stadium, at the Castell Howell main South stand in front of the museum and main reception at the new £23m stadium.
The former player, broadcaster and actor died in 2007 from a suspected heart attack, aged 56."
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