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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.
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Sir John Charles Clegg, AKA Charles Clegg, was the first football figure to receive knighthood in June 1927 (Gazette issue 33280). The citation states for services for the Board of Trade and Ministry of Labour.
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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.
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Jun 24, 2015 · (Sir) John Charles Clegg (1851-1937) was popularly known as 'the great old man of football'. Starting off as a player, he became the President of the English Football Association.
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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.
