1897 in association football

The following are the association football events of the year 1897 throughout the world.

Events

February

• Jules Rimet founds Red Star Football Club in Paris.

National champions

• Argentina: Lomas Athletic Club
• Belgium: Racing Club Bruxelles
• England: Aston Villa
• France: Standard Athletic Club
• Ireland: Glentoran
• Scotland: Hearts
• Sweden: Örgryte IS

Clubs founded in 1897

• Bristol City
• Juventus
• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
• Northampton Town

International tournaments

• 1897 British Home Championship (February 20 – April 3, 1897)

Births

• March 13 – Jock Ditchburn, English professional footballer (died 1992)
• June 16 – Ber Groosjohan, Dutch footballer (died 1971)
• Full date unknown
• George Davies, English professional footballer (died 1956)

References