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Sir John Charles Clegg (15 June 1850 – 26 June 1937) was an English footballer and later both chairman and president of The Football Association. He was born in Sheffield and lived there his whole life. He competed in the first international match between England and Scotland in 1872.
Jan 30, 2023 · Sir John Charles Clegg, commonly known as Charles Clegg, was a prominent figure in English football. Not only did he play in the first international match between England and Scotland in 1872, but he also served as the chairman and later president of the Football Association.
Oct 18, 2022 · At the time of his death, Clegg became the oldest ex-England player to die, taking five years off the record set by Charles Morice in 1932. Beyond England: Clegg, a solicitor by profession, became one of the greatest administrators the game has known.
Jun 5, 2017 · Charles was chairman of Wednesday and of the Sheffield Football Association and the most powerful man in English football between 1890 and 1919 in his capacity at the Football Association as the first and longest-standing chairman.
- Martin Westby
Charles Clegg who died 26th June 1937 at the age of 87 became known in the years following the 1912 Final as "the great old man of football" and at the time of his death had served the Football Association for over 51 years.
Jun 18, 2020 · Charles was chairman of Wednesday FC and of the Sheffield Football Association; he was the most powerful man in English football between 1890 and 1919 in his capacity at the Football Association as the first and longest-standing chairman.
Charles Clegg former footballer from England midfield * Jun 15, 1850 in Sheffield, England
