Billy Crone Irish Football
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Details
| First Name |
Billy
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| Last Name |
Crone
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| Full Name at Birth |
William Crone
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| Birthday |
31st August, 1863
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| Birthplace |
Belfast, Ireland
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| Died |
8th November, 1944
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
Irish
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| Occupation |
Football
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Billy Crone (31 August 1863 – 8 November 1944) also referred to as William Crone was an Irish footballer who played for Distillery and Ireland during the 1880s and 1890s. After retiring as a player he also coached both Distillery and Ireland. On 20 February 1897 he became the first coach in the history of modern football to take charge of a national team. Crone's younger brother Bob Crone was also a notable footballer, playing for Glentoran, Middlesbrough, West Bromwich Albion and Notts County, as well as Distillery and Ireland. Crone, an all-round athletic, was also a useful cricketer and distance runner.