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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.
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