William Claude Kirby (7 February 1868 – 24 October 1935) was a British businessman, amateur sportsman andassociation football executive.
Kirby was the first chairman ofChelsea Football Club, assuming the position shortly after its foundation in March 1905. He kept the job until his death in 1935. He died from an aggressive form of cancer. He lived inFulham at 22 Wardo Avenue.
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