Birmingham Excelsior F.C.

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]

Famous players

George Tait played in a friendly international for England against Wales in February 1881.[3] He was the only player to be capped for England while an Excelsior player.[1]

References

"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.
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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[EFO-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] Courtney, Barrie (3 January 2004). "England – International Results 1872–1899 – Details". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). Retrieved 25 July 2011.