Ken Aston

Football referee (1915–2001)

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  • Wikipedia6.9K
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Lived 1915–2001, aged 86United Kingdom
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    19 languages
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  • Era
    1915–2001
    Aged 86
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Updated 2026-06-19

Kenneth George Aston, MBE was an English teacher, soldier, and football referee, who was responsible for many important developments in football refereeing - including the yellow and red penalty card system.

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