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Stanley Rous was born on April 25, 1895 in Mutford, United Kingdom and was credited as an association football player, association football referee and politician. Death is recorded on July 18, 1986, at the age of 91. Stanley Rous was educated at Sir John Leman High School. Recorded honors include Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Bachelor.
My Take
Sir Stanley Rous is one of those figures whose influence dwarfs his fame. He never scored the goals that fill memory, yet as an international referee, then secretary of the Football Association for nearly three decades, and finally the sixth president of FIFA, he helped build the very architecture of the modern game. His knighthood and CBE recognize a contribution that lived in rulebooks, committees and global structures rather than on the scoresheet. I have a soft spot for the administrators and officials who shape sport from behind the scenes; Rous is a reminder that institutions, not just stars, carry a game across generations.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stanley Rous
- Name (Japanese)
- スタンリー・ラウス
- Reading
- すたんりー・らうす
- Born
- April 25, 1895 – July 18, 1986
- Origin
- Mutford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- association football player / association football referee / politician / sports executive / referee
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Sir John Leman High School
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Bachelor
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Stanley Rous born?
Born April 25, 1895.
When did Stanley Rous die?
Died July 18, 1986, aged 91.
Where was Stanley Rous from?
Stanley Rous was from Mutford, United Kingdom.
What did Stanley Rous do?
Stanley Rous worked as association football player, association football referee, politician, sports executive, referee.
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