Birmingham Excelsior F.C.
| Full name | Birmingham Excelsior Football Club | |
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| Founded | 1876 | |
| Dissolved | 1888 | |
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Birmingham Excelsior Football Club was an English football club founded in 1876.[1]
History[]
Birmingham Excelsior participated in the FA Cup for five seasons, from 1883–84 to 1887–88,[2] disbanding at end of the latter season in 1888.[1] Excelsior played in yellow and burgundy hooped shirts, white shorts, and burgundy socks.[3]
Famous players[]
George Tait played in a friendly international for England against Wales in February 1881.[4] He was the only player to be capped for England while an Excelsior player.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Club Affiliations – Birmingham Excelsior". England Football Online. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
- ^ "Birmingham Excelsior 1883–1884 : Results". Statto Organisation. Retrieved 25 July 2011. Other seasons available via dropdown menu.
- ^ Moor, Dave. "Eminent Victorians (The Midlands)". historicalkits.co.uk. Historical Football Kits. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ Courtney, Barrie (3 January 2004). "England – International Results 1872–1899 – Details". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 25 July 2011.
Categories:
- Association football clubs established in 1876
- Defunct football clubs in England
- 1876 establishments in England
- Sport in Birmingham, West Midlands
- Defunct football clubs in the West Midlands (county)
- Defunct English football club stubs