adidas founder Adi Dassler produced his first soccer boots in 1929. They featured leather outsoles and studs.
700 patents for innovative products were granted to Adi Dassler during his lifetime (1900-1978).
The Guinness Book of Records recognizes Sandygate Road stadium in Crosspool, Sheffield, England in as the Oldest Ground in the World. It has been home to Hallam FC since 1860.
Everton's Dixie Dean set an English record when he scored 60 goals during the 1927-28 season.
In the early years of of the game, American soccer was dominated by teams from New England, particularly Fall River, New Bedford and Pawtucket.