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Adoption of the Albion Name
- When
- 1880
- Where
- West Bromwich
In 1880, the club was renamed West Bromwich Albion, becoming the first team to adopt the Albion suffix.
The name change occurred in 1880, referencing the district of Albion where players lived or worked. This district was close to Greets Green. The adoption of the suffix marked a distinct identity shift for the club, distinguishing them from other local teams.
Sources
- West Bromwich Albion F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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