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Fred Beardsley

English footballer (1856-1939) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 83

Frederick William Beardsley was an English footballer, chiefly associated with the foundation of Arsenal Football Club. Beardsley was the first ever Vice-captain of what was to be Arsenal Football Club after beginning work as an iron turner at the Royal Arsenal, and helping to found the club in its early days.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Arsenal F.C.1886-189100
Nottingham Forest F.C.1884
Nottingham Forest F.C.1884-188900

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1856 to 1939 · aged 83