John Goodall (19 June 1863 – 20 May 1942) was a footballer who rose to fame as a centre-forward for England and for Preston North End at the time of the development of the Football League, and also became Watford's first manager in 1903. He also played cricket in the County Championship for Derbyshire in 1895 and 1896, being one of 19 players to achieve the Derbyshire double.
Read more about John Goodall: Early Career, Preston North End, Derby County, Cricket, Watford, Personal Life, Goalscoring Record (incomplete) in Football League.
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