Charles William Miller Brazilian Footballer And Referee Died 1953 - November 24 in History | This Day Story

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November 24, 1874

Charles William Miller, Brazilian footballer and referee (died 1953)

Charles William Miller

Charles William Miller was a Brazilian sportsman, who is considered to be the father of football in Brazil. Miller founded São Paulo Athletic Club (SPAC), one of the oldest sports clubs in Brazil, and founded the Liga Paulista de Foot-Ball, current Campeonato Paulista, Brazil's first football league. He is also considered the father of Rugby union in Brazil.

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