Charles Wreford-Brown (9th October 1866 - 26th November 1951) was an international footballer who represented England 4 times scoring 0 goals. His first cap was against Ireland on 2nd March 1889 at 22 years old, and his last was vs Scotland on 2nd April 1898 aged 31. Wreford-Brown, born on 9th October 1866, in Clifton, Bristol, has a FA Legacy Number of 159 and played as a Right Half and
Centre Half for his country.
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Although most probably apocryphal, believed by many to have invented the loathsome word "soccer". When asked by a couple of college chums if he would partake in a game of Rugger, he replied "I'd rather play Soccer!"
Ireland (HC) on 2nd March 1889 aged 22 years, 4 months, 24 days
Scotland (HC) on 2nd April 1898 aged 31 years, 5 months, 24 days
Wales (HC) on 18th March 1895 aged 28 years, 5 months, 9 days
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