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Charles W. Alcock
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<p>Charles William Alcock (2 December 1842 – 26 February 1907) was an English sportsman, administrator, author and editor. He was a major instigator in the development of both international <a href="/facts/Association_football/yttjeD0D">football</a> and <a href="/facts/Cricket/tjuTASkU">cricket</a>, as well as being the creator of the <a href="/facts/FA_Cup/nq1hRAUw">FA Cup</a>. </p>