1871 in sports
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See also: 1870 in sports, other events of 1871, 1872 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.

Boat race

• Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Cambridge

Events

• Rugby Football Union formed in England
• At a meeting in London, the Football Association decide to hold a challenge cup competition the next year. The FA Cup is born.

Births

Deaths

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