William Malpass (5 March 1867 – 1939) was an English

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who played in the

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for

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. Famous musical composer and Wolves supporter

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wrote one of the first football chants—"He Banged The Leather for Goal"—in honour of Malpass.

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1867 births 1939 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders English Football League players Wednesbury Old Athletic F.C. players Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players Footballers from Wednesbury {{England-footy-midfielder-1860s-stub