John Ramster

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John Ramster (bapt. 21 July 1861 – 28 January 1915) was an English businessman and sports enthusiast active in football, cricket, and boxing.

friendly matches before the team competed in the football league. The first friendly match that he took charge of was Hull City's fixture against Notts County on 1 September 1904. He was followed by Ambrose Langley
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Ramster, a native of Hull, was an apprentice to a shipbuilder but left to become a publican. He was the owner of the Amicable Society Inn in Patrington and the Pier Hotel in Withernsea. Many aspiring boxers resided at the Pier Hotel.[1]

He was a key figure in the development of the Albert United Cricket Club, which he joined in 1882, a year after its founding. He served as secretary until 1899.[1][3]

He was a member of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Funeral of the Late Mr. Ramster, Patrington". Hull Daily Mail. 2 February 1915. p. 6. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Hull: Managers". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Albert United Cricket Club". Hull City History. Hull City AFC. Retrieved 16 April 2024.