Football League Proposal
McGregor begins advocating regular league fixtures among leading professional clubs.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William McGregor Biography and Timeline
Follow William McGregor through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
William McGregor, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1885–1895Years on this page
1885
1888
Foundation of Football League
McGregor helps establish the Football League with Aston Villa among its twelve founders.
First Football League Season
Aston Villa becomes a founder member of the world's first national football league.
1895
Theft of FA Cup Trophy
Villa's FA Cup trophy is stolen while displayed in a Birmingham shop window.
Records, sources and methodology
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