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Ebenezer Cobb Morley | |
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 Photograph published at the time of the Football Association's 50th anniversary (1913). | |
| Born | 16 August 1831 Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 20 November 1924 (aged 93) |
| Resting place | Barnes, Richmond, London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Known for | Secretary and President of the Football Association |
| Spouse | Frances Bidgood |
| Parent(s) | Ebenezer Morley and Hannah Maria[1] |
Ebenezer Cobb Morley (16 August 1831 – 20 November 1924) was an English sportsman. He is regarded as one of the fathers of the Football Association (FA) and modern football.
The 1863 laws written by Morley, the first secretary of the FA, includes the rule: "No player shall carry the ball." In 2013, marking the 150th anniversary of the FA, the rule book was displayed at the British Library alongside Magna Carta and works of Shakespeare.[2]
- ^ "Findings on Ebenezer Cobb Morley (1831-1924)". The FA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 December 2015.
- ^ "British Library displays The Football Association's 1863 Minute Book". British Library. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.