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William Cropper

English cricketer (1862-1889) · Athletes · Died at 26

William Cropper was an English cricketer and footballer who played cricket for Derbyshire County Cricket Club between 1882 and 1888 and football, as a centre forward, once for Derby County. He was one of nineteen sportsmen to achieve the Derbyshire Double of playing cricket for Derbyshire and football for Derby County.

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He died aged 26 following an on-field injury while playing football for Staveley.

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Lived 1862 to 1889 · aged 26