William Henry Carr

Name:William Henry Carr
Birth:1848
Death:22/02/1924
Nationality:English (Sheffield)
Clubs played for:Pitsmoor FC, Norfolk FC, Owlerton FC, Sheffield FA, Wednesday FC and England FC
Football Code played:Association
Position played:Goalkeeper
University/College:A working man; according to the 1871 census he was a metal smith and by the time of the 1901 census he was a Silver Smith.
Biography: Hon. Sec. of Owlerton FC 1875 & 1876.
Goalkeeper. (6 foot’ 3 inches’’ tall)
W. H. Carr represented Sheffield FA in 1872 against London FA.
Gained one England cap in the friendly international match at the Oval, Kennington, 6 March 1875, England 2 Scotland 2.


Facts from the Football Annuals“A wonderful goal keeper, possessed of great coolness and judgement”. 1873 Football Annual.
“Has again and again vindicated his right to the first place among custodians of the goal”. 1874 Football Annual.
“An excellent goal-keeper, his great height helping him materially, is a useful man in any position”. 1875 Football Annual.
“An excellent goal-keeper, his great height helping him materially, is a useful man in any position”. 1876 Football Annual.
“An excellent goal-keeper, his great height helping him materially, is a useful man in any position”. 1877 Football Annual.