Historedia
Person

William McGregor

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1888–1889

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William McGregor, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. William McGregor's meeting to establish The Football League

    1888

    Role: Founder of the Football League

    1. 23 March 1888 · Anderton's Hotel, LondonLondon Meeting to Establish the Football League

      William McGregor organized a meeting at Anderton's Hotel in London on 23 March 1888 to discuss the establishment of a structured football league.

  2. Preston North End win the inaugural Football League

    1889

    Role: Founder of the Football League

    1. 1889 · PrestonThe Double Achievement

      Preston North End won the FA Cup without conceding a goal, completing an unbeaten Double in 1888–89.

    2. 20 April 1889 · PrestonInaugural Season Victory

      Preston North End was crowned the first Football League champions in April 1889, completing the season unbeaten.

Sources

  1. William McGregor (football) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
  2. English Football League Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06