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James Richardson Spensley
1867-05-17 – 1915-11-10
Life & Legacy
James Richardson Spensley (17 May 1867 – 10 November 1915) was an English medical doctor, footballer, manager, scout leader and medic from Stoke Newington, London. He is considered to be one of the "Fathers of Italian football", due to his association with Genoa CFC and his contribution to the modern day variation of the game in Italy and of Italian scouting.
Occupation & Career
association football player, association football referee, physician, association football coach
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1396557 — wikidata View source
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