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William McGregor (13 April 1846 – 20 December 1911) was a Scottish association football administrator in the Victorian era who was the founder of the Football League (now English Football League), the first organised association football league in the world.
Not only did McGregor shape Aston Villa, he was also responsible for the formation of the Football League.
Jun 15, 2020 · William McGregor (1846-1911) was the man responsible for creating the world's oldest football league, in England in 1888. Born in Braco, Perthshire, McGregor...
Mr William McGregor is known as the architect and founder of The Football League. He was born in Perthshire in 1847, moving to Birmingham in 1870 to set up a linen draper’s shop with his brother; near Villa’s home ground Aston Park.
Prince Albert was the husband of Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort of the United Kingdom. He was influential in modernising the monarchy, acquiring Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and supporting liberal causes.
Mar 23, 2024 · On 2 March 1888, five football clubs received a letter from William McGregor, ultimately leading to the formation of the world’s original league football competition…
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In the late 1870s William McGregor would help the club survive early financial troubles. In 1880 it would win its first trophy, the Birmingham Senior Cup, shortly after which he became the club president.
