John Lewis (referee), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Lewis (referee)

English footballer, administrator and referee

Date of Birth: 30-Mar-1855

Place of Birth: Market Drayton, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 13-Jan-1926

Profession: association football referee, association football player

Zodiac Sign: Aries

John Lewis (30 March 1855 – 13 January 1926) was an English football player, administrator and referee.
He was born at Market Drayton, Shropshire, but lived most of his life in Lancashire and was primarily associated with Blackburn Rovers F.C.
He was a leading referee from the earliest days of organised football, and when well into his 60s officiated in the Gold medal match of the 1920 Olympic Games football tournament in Antwerp. On 21 April 2008 it was announced that his grave at Blackburn Municipal Cemetery had been restored to its former glory, the costs having been met by Blackburn Rovers.