Frederick William Beardsley was an English footballer, chiefly associated with the foundation of Arsenal Football Club. Born in Nottingham, Beardsley started working at a government munitions factory in Chilwell. In his spare time he was a keen goalkeeper, and played for Nottingham Forest as an amateur. In 1884, he kept goal in their FA Cup semi-final against Queen's Park; the match went to a replay at Merchiston Castle, Edinburgh, which Forest lost 3-0. Wikipedia
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