1877 in sports
1877 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
College championship
Events
England
- FA Cup final – The Wanderers 2–1 Oxford University at The Oval (after extra time).
- A major step towards unity in football is achieved when the Sheffield FA joins the Football Association after the FA Laws are amended to effect an agreed compromise. One significant change to the Laws is the introduction of the throw–in to replace the kick–in.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers founded as St Luke's FC by staff and pupils of St Luke’s School in Blakenhall. The present name will be adopted in 1879 after St Luke's merges with Blakenhall Wanderers Cricket Club.
Scotland
Wales
Events
National championship
Events
Events
- Future world champion John L. Sullivan begins his career by fighting as an amateur in his native Boston. He wins his earliest known bout against Jack Scannell with a first round knockout.[1]
Events
England
Australia
Major tournaments
England
Australia
Canada
Ireland
USA
Ice hockey
Events
The Boat Race
Events
England
References
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – John L Sullivan. Retrieved on 12 November 2009.
- ^ An unofficial seasonal title proclaimed by consensus of media and historians prior to December 1889 when the official County Championship was constituted.
Sports by year 1851 – 1900
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