What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: John Charles Shaw 1830-1918 Founder of Hallam FC, the second oldest football club in the word in 1860. His business and residence were located here on Norfolk Row. Winning Captain of the Youdan Cup, the world's first football tournament, 1867. President of Sheffield FA 1869-1883. Oversaw the amalgamation of the Sheffield & FA Rules in 1877. Recorded plaque organisation: Sheffield Home of Football.
John Charles Shaw (1830-1918) was the founder of Hallam FC, established in 1860 as the second oldest football club globally, and played a pivotal role in standardizing football rules through his presidency of the Sheffield FA from 1869 to 1883.
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