The one passion of my life has been football – the most exhilarating game I know, and the strongest protest against selfishness, without sermonizing, that was ever put before a thoughtful people.
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| Birth: | 19th June, 1863 |
| Death: | 20th May, 1942 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Football Player |
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John Goodall was born in Westminster, England. He was an English football player who rose to fame as a centre forward for England and for Preston North End at the time of the development of the Football League, and also became Watford's first manager in 1903. He also played cricket in the County Championship for Derbyshire in 1895 and 1896, being one of 19 players to achieve the Derbyshire Double of playing cricket for Derbyshire and football for Derby County.
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