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William McGregor (13 April 1846 – 20 December 1911) was a Scottish association football administrator in the Victorian era who was the founder of the Football League (now English Football League), the first organised association football league in the world.
In the late 1870s William McGregor would help the club survive early financial troubles. In 1880 it would win its first trophy, the Birmingham Senior Cup, shortly after which he became the club president.
William McGregor lived from 13 April 1846 to 20 December 1911. He was the founder of the English Football League, the first organised football league in the world. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. William McGregor was born in Braco in Perthshire.
Not only did McGregor shape Aston Villa, he was also responsible for the formation of the Football League.
Mar 23, 2024 · On 2 March 1888, five football clubs received a letter from William McGregor, ultimately leading to the formation of the world’s original league football competition…
Football developed at an astonishing speed. William McGregor has remained an unknown figure to most. Until 2009, when an impressive 7’6” bronze statue was unveiled at Aston Villa after six years of fundraising led by the Aston Villa Supporters Trust.
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Jun 15, 2020 · William McGregor (1846-1911) was the man responsible for creating the world's oldest football league, in England in 1888. Born in Braco, Perthshire, McGregor...
