Arthur Henry Hobbs (born c.1923– 1975) was a British

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administrator who was described as the 'father of women's football' in the United Kingdom. Hobbs was instrumental in starting the Women's Football Association, and was its first secretary in 1969. Hobbs earlier ran the successful Deal International Tournament.Sue Lopez ''Women on the ball: a guide to women's football'' 1997 "If David Marlowe was the 'godfather of administration' then Arthur Hobbs (WFA) was the 'father of women's football'. Arthur Hobbs was the person most instrumental in starting the WFA. He ran the successful Deal International Tournament, .."

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1975 deaths English sports executives and administrators Year of birth uncertain {{England-footy-bio-stub