Personal information | |||
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Full name | Charles William Alcock | ||
Date of birth | 2 December 1842 | ||
Place of birth | Sunderland, England | ||
Date of death | 26 February 1907 | (aged 64)||
Place of death | Brighton, Sussex, England | ||
Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1862–1876 | Forest/Wanderers | ||
Harrow Pilgrims | |||
Upton Park | |||
Crystal Palace | |||
International career | |||
1870–1875 | England | 5 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Charles William Alcock (2 December 1842 – 26 February 1907)[1] was an English sportsman, administrator, author and editor. He was a major instigator in the development of both international football and cricket, as well as being the creator of the FA Cup.