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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Richardson Spensley | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 1867 | ||
| Place of birth | Stoke Newington, London, UK | ||
| Date of death | 10 November 1915 (aged 48) | ||
| Place of death | Mainz, Rhine Province, German Empire | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper, Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1896–1906 | Genoa | 22 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1896–1907 | Genoa | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
James Richardson Spensley[1] (17 May 1867 – 10 November 1915) was an English medical doctor, footballer, manager, Scout leader and medic from Stoke Newington, London. He is considered to be one of the "Fathers of Italian football",[2] due to his association with Genoa CFC and his contribution to the modern day variation of the game in Italy.
- ^ "Italian Football". N16Mag.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 27 August 2007.
- ^ "English Players in Italy". RSSSF.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2007. Retrieved 27 August 2007.