Description: (One of the Fathers of the Football Association)
Ebenezer Cobb Morley played a key role in shaping modern football as one of the founding fathers of the Football Association (FA). Serving as the first secretary of the FA, Morley was instrumental in establishing early laws of the game, such as the rule against carrying the ball. His contributions were so noteworthy that the rule book he authored was featured at the British Library in 2013, underscoring his lasting influence on the sport.