1912_in_association_football

1912 in association football

1912 in association football

Overview of the events of 1912 in association football

The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1912 throughout the world.

Events

For goalkeepers handling the ball is being restricted to their boxes; previously it was their own half, where goalkeepers were permitted to handle the ball.

Winners club national championship

International tournaments

Shared by  Scotland &  England

Births

  • May 13 – Willy Jürissen, German international footballer (died 1990)
  • August 3 – Otto Siffling, German international footballer (died 1939)
  • September 20 – Les Dodds, English professional footballer (died 1967)[2]
  • September 21 – Mario Zatelli, French international footballer and manager (died 2004)

Deaths

Main article: Deaths in 1912
Further information: Category:1912 deaths

References

  1. [1]
    "Scottish Cup Past Winners | Scottish Cup | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Les Dodds". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
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