Robert Watson Willis

Robert Watson Willis[1] (26 July 1843 – 16 January 1892) was a British sportsman.

He served as the second secretary of the Football Association from 1866 to 1867, succeeding Ebenezer Morley.

[2] Like Morley, Willis was a member of Barnes Football Club, and took part in the historic London v. Sheffield match of 1866.

[7] Willis was also a keen oarsman, competing in a pair with fellow footballer (and brother-in-law) Robert Graham, who succeeded him as FA secretary in 1867.

[8] Willis worked in the wine import industry, with a special interest in Spain.

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