William Leslie Poole

William Leslie Poole (England, 7 November 1866 – Montevideo, 22 August 1931)[1] was a Kent-born English immigrant to Uruguay who was important to the development of association football in Uruguay and became known as the "Father of Uruguayan Football."

William Leslie Poole
Father of Uruguayan Football
Born(1866-11-07)7 November 1866
Bromley, Kent
Died22 August 1931(1931-08-22) (aged 64)
Occupation(s)Teacher and Sport management
SpouseEthel Maude Poole
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