Albert Craythorne
played for
Manchester city in 1953! Unfortunately he injured a ligament and
was forced to retire - but read more by clicking on the photo.
Reuben
('Ben') Craythorne was a professional
footballer! He played for Notts County in the years
around 1911. Born in
Birmingham in 1882, he returned home after the footballing to set
up business as a Coal Merchant. His father was
another Reuben, and his grandparents were Frederick
Crathorne and Matilda Wilkes. There's more about his
ancestors
here and his own life is recorded
here, thanks to Steve Crathorn!
.
We're
not sure if hunting counts as a sport, but if it does, Ricky
Crathorne
is a hunter, specialising in warthogs.He
hunts with bow and arrow, as you can see from the photos.
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