1897 in association football

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The following are the association football events of the year 1897 throughout the world.

Events

February

• Red Star Football Club
  in Paris.

National champions

• Argentina: Lomas Athletic Club
• Belgium:
  Racing Club Bruxelles
• England: Aston Villa
• France: Standard Athletic Club
• Ireland: Glentoran
• Scotland:
  • Scottish Cup: Rangers^[1]
• Sweden: Örgryte IS

Clubs founded in 1897

• Bristol City
• Juventus
• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
• Northampton Town

International tournaments

• 1897 British Home Championship
  (February 20 – April 3, 1897)

 Scotland

Births

• March 13 – Jock Ditchburn, English professional footballer (died 1992)^[2]
• June 16 – Ber Groosjohan, Dutch footballer (died 1971)
• Full date unknown
  • George Davies, English professional footballer (died 1956)^[3]

References