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the home of the penalty kick

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History

In 1890, Mr. William McCrum from Milford, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland gave football the penalty kick, arguably world sports' most dramatic rule.

Where is the Home?

The history of Milford is written in its streets of red-bricked terraced homes, A Victorian factory village with little or no trace left of its thriving industrial past.

The Inventor

In 1932 an obituary reflecting on the life of a highly respected local citizen and businessman. A certain William Mc Crum of Milford was lauded.

BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 History

Who invented the penalty kick?

"Sweaty palms. Ball placed on the spot. Only the keeper to beat. Even if you’re not a football fan, you can’t keep your eyes off the drama of a penalty kick."

Goalkeepers

Pat Jennings

Northern Irish Goalkeeper

Patrick Anthony Jennings OBE was born June 12, 1945 in Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland and is a former goalkeeper.
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Packie Bonner

Rep of Ireland Goalkeeper

Patrick ("Packie") Bonner was born May 24, 1960 in Cloughglass, Co. Donegal and is a former Irish Keeper.
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Harry Gregg

Northern Irish Goalkeeper

Harry Gregg,MBE was born on Oct 25th, 1932 in Coleraine, Co. L'Derry is a Northern Irish former football player.
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Gordan Banks

England Goalkeeper

Gordon Banks, OBE (born 30 December 1937 in Sheffield) is a former English footballer.
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