William Rose

William Crisp Rose (1 December 1861 – 2 February 1937) was an English international footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Early and personal life Born in Euston, Middlesex, Rose was the eldest of three sons; their father was a carpenter, a trade which Rose also later practiced. The family later moved to Aston in Birmingham. He married in August 1886; his wife died by the end of the year. He had a second marriage in September 1896, and four children. Career Rose began his career with Small Heath, Swindon Town, Swifts, Swindon Victoria, Corinthian, Preston North End, Warwick County, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Loughborough Town. He won the FA Cup once and was runner-up twice. He earned five caps for England between 1884 and 1891.