William Webb Ellis, 1806 - 1872, is credited with the invention of Rugby Football, although this is probably myth, his statue

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William Webb Ellis, 1806 - 1872, is credited with the invention of Rugby Football, although this is probably myth, his statue stands outside Rugby School.

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Size: 3670px × 5008px
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Photo credit: © Brian Garrett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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