Charles John Morice (27 May 1850 – 17 June 1932) was an English
footballer
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who played for
England
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as a
forward
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Forward may also refer to:
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*Forward (surname)
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* Forward (association football)
* Forward (basketball), including:
** Point forward
** Power forward (basketball)
** Smal ...
in the
first international match against
Scotland
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.
Early life and education
Morice was born in London, the son of Sophia (née Levien) and Charles Walter Morice. He was educated at
Harrow School
Harrow School () is a Public school (United Kingdom), public school (English boarding school for boys) in Harrow on the Hill, Greater London, England. The school was founded in 1572 by John Lyon (school founder), John Lyon, a local landowner an ...
.
Football career
On leaving school he joined
Harrow Chequers
Harrow Chequers Football Club was a football club from London, England, from 1865 to 1876. Derived from former pupils of Harrow School, the club was involved in the formation of the FA Cup in 1871. It was slated to play in three of the first s ...
and then the
Barnes
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** Barnes railway station
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club. He won his solitary England cap playing at
outside left
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in
England
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's first ever international match against
Scotland
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on 30 November 1872. He was also a member of the
Wanderers club.
Business career
In his professional life he worked at the
London Stock Exchange
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.
Family
With his wife, Rebecca Garnett, he had a daughter, Muriel Rose Morice. Through Muriel, he is the great-grandfather of actors
Edward Fox and
James Fox
James William Fox (born William Fox; 19 May 1939) is an English actor known for his work in film and television. Fox's career began in the 1960s through roles in films such as '' The Servant'' and ''Performance''. He is also known for his role ...
.
References
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1850 births
1932 deaths
English men's footballers
England men's international footballers
People educated at Harrow School
Footballers from London
Robin Fox family
Harrow Chequers F.C. players
Barnes Football Club players
Wanderers F.C. players
Men's association football forwards