William Gilbert
William Gilbert
William Gilbert (1799–1877), established Gilbert company, the manufacturer of sports equipment, in 1823. Gilbert had a boot and shoemakers shop on 19 High Street next to Rugby School and started making balls for the school out of hand stitched, four-panel, leather casings and pig bladders. These balls were bigger and rounder than today's balls, which made them easier to kick longer distances.
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Date of Birth
November 30th, 1798
Age
227
Date of Death
November 30th, 1876
Died Aged
78
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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