William McCrum, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William McCrum

Irish footballer

Date of Birth: 07-Feb-1865

Place of Birth: Milford, Ireland

Date of Death: 21-Dec-1932

Profession: businessperson, association football player, chess player, rugby union player

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

William McCrum (20 February 1865 – 21 December 1932) was a wealthy Irish linen manufacturer and sportsman, most famous for being the inventor in 1890 of the penalty kick in football.