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IRB Rugby Hall of Fame – William Webb Ellis

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William Webb Ellis
 
Rugby School
 
William Webb Ellis (24 November 1806 – 24 February 1872) was an Anglican clergyman who is famous for allegedly being the inventor of Rugby football whilst a pupil at Rugby School.
 
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