The Graham Charity Cup was an

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competition. It was open to clubs in the

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. It was a short-lived competition that lasted between 1888 and 1893.

History

The competition was instituted by Mr John D. Graham for the benefit of charities in the

of Glasgow. (via)

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. Graham was a board member of

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and the

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. The competition was organized by the Graham Charity Committee (GCC). The committee consisted of a

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, and a

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. (via) British Newspaper Archive. The competition had a rule that debarred players from assisting other clubs so long as their own team was still in the running for the trophy. (via) British Newspaper Archive. No competition was held in 1891–92. (via) British Newspaper Archive.

Results

1887–88

1888–89

1889–90

1890–91

1892–93

Notes

References

External links

Graham Charity Cup (1887–91)
Scottish-Football-Historical-Archive. {{Football in Glasgow Defunct football cup competitions in Scotland Charity events in the United Kingdom Charity football matches Recurring sporting events established in 1888 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1891 1888 establishments in Scotland 1891 disestablishments in Scotland