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This blue commemorative plaque records: William Whiteway (Alec) Alexander (1852 - 1933) Prominent administrator of athletics and influential sports journalist who devoted his life to Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club. "The club of the people for the people" Recorded plaque organisation: Birmingham Civic Society.

William Whiteway (Alec) Alexander (1852-1933) was a prominent administrator of athletics and influential sports journalist, dedicating his life to Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club, which he promoted as "the club of the people for the people," significantly impacting grassroots athletics in Britain.

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