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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.
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.
In English Football League …largely through the efforts of William McGregor, known afterward as the “father of the league.” Twelve of the strongest professional clubs of the time joined in the league, and the first season’s championship was won by Preston North End.
Not only did McGregor shape Aston Villa, he was also responsible for the formation of the Football League.
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. The following year he became a member of the club's board of directors.
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…
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Dec 20, 2011 · The grave of the founder of the Football League and former chairman of Aston Villa is restored, 100 years after he died.
