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Christopher Crapper (5 July 1884 – 1933) was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back. He played in the Football League for The Wednesday and Grimsby Town.[1] After football he became a prominent member of South Kirkby Parish Council, Hemsworth Rural Council and died in South Elmsall in June 1933.[2]

Christopher Crapper

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Crapper
Date of birth	(1884-07-05)5 July 1884
Place of birth	Rotherham, England
Date of death	1933 (aged 48–49)
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Full-back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1904–1905	South Kirkby
1905–1907	The Wednesday	1	(0)
1907–1908	Grimsby Town	3	(0)
1908–19??	South Kirkby
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Crapper began his career at South Kirkby,[3] joining Sheffield Wednesday in May 1905.[4] In July 1907 he left the Owls, signing for Grimsby Town.[5] His career at Grimsby was halted by a broken leg[6] and he returned to his first club South Kirkby.

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