Arthur Kinnaird, 11th Lord Kinnaird
Scottish footballer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Arthur Kinnaird, 11th Lord Kinnaird?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird, 11th Lord Kinnaird, KT (16 February 1847 – 30 January 1923) was a British principal of The Football Association and a leading footballer, considered by some journalists as the first football star.[2] He played in nine FA Cup Finals, a record that stands to this day.[3] His record of five wins in the competition stood until 2010, when it was broken by Ashley Cole.[4]
Quick Facts The Right HonourableThe Lord KinnairdKT, Born ...
The Lord Kinnaird | |
---|---|
Born | Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird 16 February 1847 Kensington, England |
Died | 30 January 1923(1923-01-30) (aged 75) England |
Occupation(s) | Football player and executive |
Known for |
Close
Kinnaird also served as president of The FA for 33 years.[1] For his contributions to football and the FA Cup, he was given the FA Cup trophy itself to keep in 1911 when a new trophy was commissioned.[5][6]