Rupert Anderson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Rupert Anderson

English footballer

Date of Birth: 29-Apr-1859

Place of Birth: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Dec-1944

Profession: association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Rupert Anderson

  • Rupert Darnley Anderson O.B.E., (29 April 1859 – 23 December 1944) was an English footballer who played for Old Etonians, as well as the English national side. Anderson was born in Liverpool, the fifth of six children.
  • He was educated at Eton and then went up to Cambridge.
  • His club career began and ended with Old Etonians.
  • However, he missed the team's 1879 F.A.
  • Cup final triumph through injury.Also in 1879, Anderson made his sole appearance for the England team, playing in goal (his usual position being that of a forward) against Wales.
  • The match was hampered by snowy conditions and the game was reduced to just sixty minutes of play.
  • The game ended 2-1 to England.In March 1889, Anderson married Amy Harland and they went on to have five children.

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