William McGregor

For the Governor of Newfoundland and Governor of Queensland, see William MacGregor.
William McGregor

William McGregor, founder of the Football League
Born 13 April 1846
Braco, Perthshire
Died 20 December 1911 (aged 65)
Birmingham
Nationality Scottish
Occupation Draper, Director of Aston Villa
Spouse Jessie McGregor[1]
Children William McGregor, Jessie McGregor
William McGregor (13 April 1846 – 20 December 1911)[1][2] was an association football administrator in the Victorian era, who is regarded as the founder of the Football League, the first organised association football league in the world.
After moving from Perthshire to Birmingham to set up business as a draper, McGregor became involved with local football club Aston Villa, which he helped to establish as one of the leading teams in England. He served the club for over 20 years in various capacities, including president, director and chairman. In 1888, frustrated by the regular cancellation of Villa's matches, McGregor organised a meeting of representatives of England's leading clubs, which led to the formation of the Football League, giving member clubs a guaranteed fixture list each season. This was instrumental in the transition of football from an amateur pastime to a professional business.






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