Ebenezer Cobb Morley
English sportsman
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Ebenezer Cobb Morley was an English sportsman. He is regarded as one of the fathers of the Football Association and modern football.
The 1863 laws written by Morley, the first secretary of the FA, includes the rule: "No player shall carry the... Wikipedia
Born: August 16, 1831, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
Died: November 20, 1924 (age 93 years), Richmond, United Kingdom
Place of burial: Barnes Cemetery, London, United Kingdom
Parent(s): Ebenezer Morley and Hannah Maria
Known for: Secretary and President of the Football Association