William McCrum

Deceased Person

– 1932

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Who was William McCrum?

William McCrum was a wealthy Irish linen manufacturer and sportsman, most famous for being the inventor in 1890 of the penalty kick in football.

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Education
  • Trinity College, Dublin
Lived in
  • County Armagh
Died
1932

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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