Billy Crone
Football, Football player
1863 – 1944
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Who was Billy Crone?
Billy Crone also referred to as William Crone was an Irish footballer who played for Distillery and Ireland during the 1880s and 1890s. After retiring as a player he also coached both Distillery and Ireland. On February 20, 1897 he became the first coach in the history of modern football to take charge of a national team. Crone’s younger brother Bob Crone was also a notable footballer, playing for Glentoran, Middlesbrough, West Bromwich Albion and Notts County, as well as Distillery and Ireland. Crone, an all-round athletic, was also a useful cricketer and distance runner.
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- Born
- Aug 31, 1863
Belfast - Also known as
- William Crone
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Profession
- Lived in
- Belfast
- Died
- Nov 8, 1944
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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