Dick, Kerr's Ladies F.C. were one of the most famous early (pre-1970's) women's association football teams. The team was founded in Preston, Lancashire, England as a works' team for a company, Dick, Kerr & Co., owned by two Scots: W.B. Dick and John Kerr. The women joined the company in 1914 to help produce ammunition for the First World War.
Read more about Dick, Kerr's Ladies F.C.: Beginning, 1920, Colours, FA Ban, USA Tour, Later History
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