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Football Association

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Football Association

Formed on the proposal of Ebenezer Cobb Morley at the Freemasons' Tavern.  Our picture shows an early book of minutes and the picture source gives some history.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Football Association

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Football Association

The Football Association was formed on the proposal of Ebenezer Cobb Morley a...

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Football - first FA match

This game took place, on a Saturday, just 2 months after the FA had been formed.

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