About Howard Vaughton
Lived 1861 – 1937 (aged 75). Howard Vaughton was a British association football player and cricketer.
Oliver Howard Vaughton (9 January 1861 – 6 January 1937) was an England international footballer who played as an inside left.
Vaughton played for England on five occasions, scoring six goals.
The 26-year-old made his Villa debut in the 1887 FA Cup final on 2 April 1887
After his football career ended he ran a silversmith's firm, which was charged with making a new FA Cup after the original disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 1895.
He died in Birmingham on 6 January 1937, three days before what would have been his 76th birthday.
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Who was Howard Vaughton?
English footballer (1861-1937)
When was Howard Vaughton born?
Howard Vaughton was born on 9 January 1861 in Birmingham.
When did Howard Vaughton die?
Howard Vaughton died on 6 January 1937 in Birmingham.
What was Howard Vaughton's occupation?
Howard Vaughton was an association football player and cricketer.
What nationality was Howard Vaughton?
Howard Vaughton was British.
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