John Alcock

Background

John Forster Alcock was born in Sunderland in 1841 to Charles Alcock (1807–1881) – a ship-owner and ship-broker – and Elizabeth Forster (1825–1891).

Career

He was the eldest child of 9 and the family lived on Norfolk Street (otherwise known as Sunniside), Sunderland and on the same street lived an uncle who headed the Alcock family’s upholstery business. He served on the committee of the FA until 1866 when he was replaced by Charles William Alcock. John Forster Alcock died aged 69 in 1910.

Achievements

• He was founder of Football Association and FA Committee-member in 1863 – 1866.