Football League Proposal1885
McGregor begins advocating regular league fixtures among leading professional clubs.
Historical person
William McGregor Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William McGregor, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
4 records1885–18954 events2 places
Chronological biography
1885
1888
First Football League Season1888
Aston Villa becomes a founder member of the world's first national football league.
Foundation of Football League17 April 1888
McGregor helps establish the Football League with Aston Villa among its twelve founders.
1895
Theft of FA Cup Trophy11 September 1895
Villa's FA Cup trophy is stolen while displayed in a Birmingham shop window.
Titles and roles
Director of Aston Villa
Record provenance
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