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Arsenal paid to restore the tomb of the man who inspired the formation of the club more than 130 years ago.
David Danskin was honored by the family and officials at a ceremony at the shrine.
Danskin asked some of his colleagues at the Royal Arsenal factory in Woolwich to pay sixpence each to form Dial Square FC, which would later become Arsenal.
The Scotsman, who died in 1948 at the age of 85, was then captain of the team in his first game against Eastern Wanderers in December 1886.
Arsenal has since won 13 leading English titles.
"He did not know that his love for the game and his first football games with his colleagues at the Royal Arsenal ammunition complex in Woolwich would end up giving birth to what we know today under the name of Arsenal. "said his grandson, Richard.
Arsenal general manager Vinai Venkatesham, who led the club's delegation with former captain and coach Pat Rice, added: "The millions of Arsenal fans around the world will always be indebted to David Danskin's vision of create a football club.
"We are happy that his last home has been properly recognized."
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