Sports-related events of 1877
Overview of the events of 1877 in sports
1877 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Athletics
American football
College championship
Events
Association football
England
- FA Cup final – The Wanderers 2–1 Oxford University at The Oval (after extra time).
- A major step towards unity in football is achieved when the Sheffield FA joins The Football Association after the FA Laws are amended to effect an agreed compromise. One significant change to the Laws is the introduction of the throw–in to replace the kick–in.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers founded as St Luke's FC by staff and pupils of St Luke's School in Blakenhall. The present name will be adopted in 1879 after St Luke's merges with Blakenhall Wanderers Cricket Club.
Scotland
Wales
Australian rules football
Events
Baseball
National championship
Events
Boxing
Events
- Future world champion John L. Sullivan begins his career by fighting as an amateur in his native Boston. He wins his earliest known bout against Jack Scannell with a first-round knockout.[2]
Cricket
Events
England
Australia
Golf
Major tournaments
Horse racing
England
Australia
Canada
Ireland
USA
Ice hockey
Lacrosse
Events
Rowing
The Boat Race
Rugby football
Events
Tennis
England
Notes
- ^ "Scottish Cup Past Winners | Scottish Cup | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – John L Sullivan. Retrieved on 12 November 2009.
- ^ A semi-official seasonal title proclaimed by media consensus prior to December 1889 when the official County Championship is constituted.
- ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.