William Clegg
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Sir William Clegg (21 April 1852 - 1932) was an English footballer and politician. Born in Sheffield, he was the younger brother of Charles Clegg with whom he played with at Sheffield Wednesday. The two were the first brothers to both get capped for England, although they never played in the same match.
After retiring from football through injury he continued within the game as an administrator and would become president of Sheffield Wednesday and vice president of Sheffield and Hallamshire Football Association. He also went on to have a successful political career becoming leader of Sheffield City Council for many years and Lord Mayor of Sheffield in 1898. He became known as 'the uncrowned king of Sheffield'. William was knighted in 1906.
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