Miller in the St Mary's side of 1893-94

Charles William Miller (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Muller), born on the November 24, 1874 in São Paulo to a Scottish father John and a Brazilian mother of English descent Carlota Fox, is considered to be the father of football in Brazil. Image File history File links Charles_William_Miller. ... Image File history File links Charles_William_Miller. ... Southampton Football Club (originally St Marys YMA) are an English football team, nicknamed The Saints. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1874 (MDCCCLXXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Landmark buildings Edifício Italia (at left) and Copan (curved façade at center), in São Paulo Downtown. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

In 1884 he was sent to public school in Southampton, Hampshire, England where he learnt to play football and cricket. Whilst at school he played for and against both Corinthians and St. Mary's. He also played one match for the MCC against Hampshire, scoring 12 runs. 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... A public school, in current English, Welsh and Northern Ireland usage, is a (usually) prestigious independent school, for children usually between the ages of 11 or 13 and 18, which charges fees and is not financed by the state. ... Southampton is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England. ... Hampshire, sometimes historically Southamptonshire or Hamptonshire, (abbr. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ... For the insect, see Cricket (insect). ... Corinthians Football Club were a football team based in London playing at various venues including Crystal Palace and Queens Club. ... Southampton Football Club (originally St Marys YMA) are an English football team, nicknamed The Saints. ... Lords 2005 The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), founded in 1787, is a private members club and was the original governing body of cricket in England and across the world. ... Hampshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Hampshire. ...

He returned to Brazil in 1894 to work at the São Paulo Railway Company becoming the Royal Mail's agent and Acting British Vice-Consul in 1904. In January 1906, he married the renowned pianist Antonietta Rudge; the union produced two children, Carlos (1907) and Helena (1909). The late 1920s saw the couple split with Antonietta moving in with the poet Menotti. In 1939 on perhaps his last return to England, he was nearly killed in the first IRA bombing on the mainland; his daughter stopped to window shop just yards and seconds before the bomb went off on the steps to the nearby underground station. 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Royal Mails logo Royal Mail is the national postal service of the United Kingdom. ... A consulate (or consular office) is a form of diplomatic mission in charge of matters related to individual people and businesses, in other words issues outside inter-governmental diplomacy. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Pianist Claudio Arrau, Carnegie Hall, 1954. ... Paulo Menotti del Picchia (March 20, 1892–August 23, 1988) was a Brazilian poet, journalist, and painter. ... The original Irish Republican Army fought a guerrilla war against British rule in Ireland in the Irish War of Independence 1919-1921. ... Great Britain lies between Ireland and mainland Europe Great Britain is an island lying off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe and to the east of Ireland, comprising the main territory of the United Kingdom. ... Shopping is the purchase of goods and services from retailers. ... This article is about the British underground transport system. ...

Miller was instrumental in setting up the football team of the São Paulo Athletic Club (SPAC) and the Liga Paulista, the first football league in Brazil. With him as striker SPAC won the first three championships in 1902, 1903 and 1904. São Paulo Athletic Club, also known as SPAC, was a historic Brazilian football club founded on May 15, 1898 by Charles William Miller and several English immigrants, being one of the first football clubs in the country. ... Campeonato Paulista is the Brazilian State of São Paulo football league. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ...

It was Miller that suggested the name to the first President of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly known as Timão, is one of the most popular Brazilian football teams, from São Paulo in Brazil. ...

He died June 30, 1953. Amongst his many accolades, he is credited for establishing rugby in his home of Brazil. June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... A rugby union scrum. ...

Sources

• An Entirely Different Game, The British Influence on Brazilian Football Aidan Hamilton ISBN 1-84018-041-2