He played a prominent role in footballing circles on Merseyside over a 30-year period.
He was instrumental in the formation of South Liverpool F.C., which in 1914 played the likes of Tranmere Rovers F.C., Chester City F.C., Accrington Stanley and others.
in 1918-19 (until stepping down due to work commitments) - steering the club through tricky times as World War I ended.
He remained on the Everton Board for a decade and chaired the Financial Committee.
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