Person Open DS/UK/3069 Woosnam; Maxwell 'Max' (1892-1965); English sportsman Woosnam Maxwell 'Max' 1892-1965 English sportsman Male

Sportsperson; Tennis Player / Snooker Player / Cricketer/ Footballer Maxwell "Max" Woosnam (6 September 1892 – 14 July 1965) was an English sportsman is sometimes referred to as the 'Greatest British sportsman' in recognition of his achievements . Amongst his achievements was winning an Olympic gold and silver at the 1920 Summer Olympics, winning the doubles at Wimbledon, compiling a 147 break in Snooker, making a century at Lord's Cricket Ground, captaining the British Davis Cup team, captaining Manchester City F.C. finishing ultimately runners-up for the Football League Championship in 1920-21 and captaining the England national football team. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 11/15/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 fe66d366-b684-4c74-b348-c41f4636024b