Francis Sparks
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Francis John Sparks (4 July 1855 – 13 February 1934) was an English amateur footballer, who played as a forward. He won the FA Cup in 1880 with Clapham Rovers and made three appearances for England, scoring three goals and being appointed captain.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Francis John Sparks[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1855-07-04)4 July 1855 | ||
Place of birth | North Benfleet, England | ||
Date of death | 13 February 1934(1934-02-13) (aged 78) | ||
Place of death | Romford, England | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1873 | St Albans Pilgrims | ||
Brondesbury | |||
1876–1878 | Upton Park | ||
Hertfordshire Rangers | |||
Clapham Rovers | |||
Wanderers | |||
Windsor | |||
International career | |||
1879–1880 | England | 3 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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