James Richardson Spensley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Richardson Spensley

English footballer

Date of Birth: 17-May-1867

Place of Birth: Stoke Newington, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 10-Nov-1915

Profession: physician, association football referee, association football player

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Dr.
James Richardson Spensley (17 May 1867 – 10 November 1915) was an English doctor, footballer, manager, Scout Leader and medic from Stoke Newington, London.
He is considered to be one of the "Fathers of Italian football", due to his association with Genoa CFC and his contribution to the modern day variation of the game in Italy.