Arthur Drewry
Arthur Drewry CBE (3 March 1891 – 25 March 1961) was an English football administrator who served as the fifth president of FIFA, the world governing body of association football, from 1955 to 1961. Drewry held several football administration posts in his native England, serving as chairman of The Football Association and president of The Football League.
Arthur Drewry CBE | |
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Arthur Drewry by the mid 1950's | |
| 5th President of FIFA | |
| In office 7 October 1955 – 25 March 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Rodolphe Seeldrayers |
| Succeeded by | Ernst Thommen (as acting) Stanley Rous (elected) |
| Member of the Grimsby Borough Council | |
| In office ?–? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 March 1891 Grimsby, England |
| Died | 25 March 1961 (aged 70) |
| Spouse | Ida May (m. 1919) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Football administrator |
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