David Forsyth (soccer)
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David Forsyth (December 15, 1852 – September 14, 1936) was a Canadian educator and soccer player and administrator. A member of the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame, he is known as the "Father of Canadian Soccer".
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David Forsyth | |
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Born | (1852-12-15)December 15, 1852 Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom |
Died | September 14, 1936(1936-09-14) (aged 83) Beamsville, Ontario, Canada |
Resting place | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Education | University of Toronto, BA in mathematics 1875 |
Occupation(s) | Educator Soccer player and administrator |
Years active | 1876–1921 |
Employer | Berlin High School |
Known for | "Father of Canadian Soccer" |
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