Ebenezer Cobb Morley
Ebenezer Cobb Morley (16 August 1831 – 20 November 1924) was an English sportsman. He is regarded as one of the fathers of the Football Association (FA) and modern football.
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Photograph published at the time of the Football Association's 50th anniversary (1913). | |
| Born | 16 August 1831 Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 20 November 1924 (aged 93) Richmond, Surrey, England |
| Resting place | Barnes, Richmond, London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Known for | Secretary and President of the Football Association |
| Spouse | Frances Bidgood |
| Parent(s) | Ebenezer Morley and Hannah Maria |
The 1863 laws written by Morley, the first secretary of the FA, includes the rule: "No player shall carry the ball." In 2013, marking the 150th anniversary of the FA, the rule book was displayed at the British Library alongside Magna Carta and works of Shakespeare.
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