Samuel Nicholls (1870–1912) was an English
footballer
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who played in the
Football League
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for
West Bromwich Albion
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where he won the
1892 FA Cup Final, scoring in a 3–0 win against
Aston Villa
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.
Honours
West Bromwich Albion
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FA Cup
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:
1891–92
References
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1870 births
1912 deaths
English men's footballers
Men's association football forwards
English Football League players
West Bromwich Albion F.C. players
Footballers from West Bromwich