About Willie Wragg
Born 1875. Willie Wragg was a British association football player.
William Arthur Wragg (1875 – after 1904) was an English professional footballer who made 119 appearances in the Football League playing for Nottingham Forest, Leicester Fosse, Small Heath and Chesterfield Town.
Wragg was born in Radford, Nottinghamshire.
Nottingham Forest He played local football before joining Nottingham Forest in April 1896. Wragg made his debut on 28 November 1896 at home against Liverpool. In the early part of his career he played at wing half, and from this position he created Forest's first goal in the 1898 FA Cup Final. From his free kick from the left near the by-line, the ball came to Arthur Capes who shot through a crowd of defenders. Wragg later aggravated a first-half injury and had to move out to the wing, unable to take much further part in the game. He made 58 appearances in all competitions for Forest.
Post Football Wragg appeared on stage with Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin.
Career statistics
Honours Nottingham Forest FA Cup winner: 1898
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Who was Willie Wragg?
Professional footballer (1875-?)
When was Willie Wragg born?
Willie Wragg was born in 1875 in Radford.
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Willie Wragg was an association football player.
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Willie Wragg was British.
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