Birmingham Excelsior F.C.

Birmingham Excelsior Football Club was an English football club founded in 1876.[1]

Birmingham Excelsior
Full nameBirmingham Excelsior Football Club
Founded1876
Dissolved1888

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

  1. "Club Affiliations – Birmingham Excelsior". England Football Online. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
  2. "Birmingham Excelsior 1883–1884 : Results". Statto Organisation. Retrieved 25 July 2011. Other seasons available via dropdown menu.
  3. Moor, Dave. "Eminent Victorians (The Midlands)". historicalkits.co.uk. Historical Football Kits. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  4. Courtney, Barrie (3 January 2004). "England – International Results 1872–1899 – Details". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 25 July 2011.


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