William McGregor
Scottish football administrator (1846-1911) · Business Professionals · Died at 65
William McGregor was a Scottish association football administrator in the Victorian era who was the founder of the Football League, the first organised association football league in the world.
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A typical day, 30 days to 16 August 2026
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The Aston Villa team of 1896-97 with the First Division Championship and the FA Cup
John Bentley, McGregor's successor as Football League president, criticised McGregor for his failure to attend many meetings during his later spell as League president.
Gath & Chaves advertisement promoting "foot-ball" products, including boots endorsed by McGregor in Argentina in 1910
The statue of McGregor outside Villa ParkAwards
About this person
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1846 to 1911 · aged 65
