William Foulke (footballer)

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William Foulke (12 April 1874 – 1 May 1916; sometimes spelled Foulk, Foulkes), nicknamed Fatty, was an English professional cricketer and footballer. Foulke was renowned for his great size and weight, reaching perhaps 24 stone (152 kg; 336 lb) at the end of his career, although reports on his weight vary. He played four first-class matches for Derbyshire County Cricket Club in the 1900 season, but is remembered primarily as a goalkeeper for Sheffield United although he later played for Chelsea and Bradford City.

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