#ThrowbackThursday is 2 'Fathers" of sport connected to Streatham pictured here in 1900 and courtesy Society member Kevin Kelly.
WG Grace," Father of Cricket" who played on the Streatham Cricket ground and hence we have Gracefield Gdns to honour him
Charles Alcock, "Father of Modern Sport" who lived in Stanthorpe Road. An influential English sportsman and administrator, and is credited as being a major instigator in the development of both international football and cricket, as well as being the creator of the FA Cup
WG Grace," Father of Cricket" who played on the Streatham Cricket ground and hence we have Gracefield Gdns to honour him
Charles Alcock, "Father of Modern Sport" who lived in Stanthorpe Road. An influential English sportsman and administrator, and is credited as being a major instigator in the development of both international football and cricket, as well as being the creator of the FA Cup
