William Prest
1832–1885 (age 53)
Biography
William Prest was an association football player who participated in the emerging sport during its formative years in the nineteenth century. His involvement in football reflects the growing popularity of organized athletics during the Victorian era.
Prest's contributions to the development of football, though modest by modern standards, were part of the sport's rich heritage. He was laid to rest at Sheffield General Cemetery, where his memory persists among the sporting community's historical records.