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Maida Vale, London born WR “Billy” Moon played first class cricket for Middlesex, keeping wicket in 2 matches in 1891, making 17 not out in his only first class innings.
Better known as a footballer, where his position was goalkeeper, Moon was only 19 when he made his international debut for England in a 5-1 win against Wales at The Alexandra Recreation Ground, Crewe, in February 1888, becoming England’s youngest goalkeeper, a record that would stand until Jack Butland made his England debut 124 years later and 64 days younger. Moon played for The Corinthians between 1886 and 1901, represented the London Football Association in 1887, and also played for Old Westminsters. He won a total of 7 England caps, he was made captain on his last appearance against Scotland at Ewood Park in April 1891.
His younger brother Leonard played cricket for Middlesex, test match cricket for England as well as playing football for The Corinthians.