William Clegg (21st April 1852 - 22nd August 1932) was an international footballer who represented England 2 times scoring 0 goals. His first cap was against Scotland on 8th March 1873 at 20 years old, and his last was vs Wales on 18th January 1879 aged 26. Clegg, born on 21st April 1852, in Sheffield, has a FA Legacy Number of 17 and played as a Forward and
Half Back for his country.
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William Clegg, brother of fellow international Sir John Charles Clegg was an accomplished athletic runner at college. He became Mayor of Sheffield 1893-99 and knighted in 1906. As a solicitor he was on the unsuccessful defence team for Charles Peace, the notorious Banner Cross murderer.
Scotland (FR) on 8th March 1873 aged 20 years, 10 months, 17 days
Wales (FR) on 18th January 1879 aged 26 years, 8 months, 27 days
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