1880 in association football explained
The following are the association football events of the year 1880 throughout the world.
Events
Belgium
England
Northern Ireland
Domestic cups
Births
- 8 February – Joe Bache (d. 1960), England international forward in seven matches (1903–1911), scoring four goals.
- 29 March – Bobby Templeton (d. 1919), Scotland international forward in eleven matches (1902–1913).
- 25 May – Alf Common (d. 1946), England international forward in three matches (1904–1906), scoring two goals; the first player to be transferred for a fee of £1,000.
- 11 October – Jimmy McMenemy (d. 1965), Scotland international forward in twelve matches (1905–1920), scoring five goals.
- 18 October – Robert Hawkes (d. 1945), England international half-back in five matches (1907–1908).
- 28 October – Billy Wedlock (d. 1965), England international half-back in 26 matches (1907–1914), scoring two goals.
- 10 December – Andrew Wilson (d. 1945), Scotland international forward in six matches (1907–1914).
- Full date unknown
Notes and References
- Web site: Scottish Cup Past Winners Scottish Cup Scottish FA . www.scottishfa.co.uk . 17 December 2022.
- Book: Lamming. Douglas. A who's who of Grimsby Town AFC : 1890-1985. 1985. Hutton. Beverley. 0-907033-34-2. 42.