Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered who invented the football penalty kick? Meet William McCrum, the forgotten Irish goalkeeper from County Armagh who revolutionized soccer history in 1890 by proposing what critics furiously called the "death penalty" rule to stop dirty play. In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating sports history of how a wealthy linen manufacturer's son and amateur theatre lover changed the Laws of the Game forever. From a muddy pitch in Milford to the...
