ON THIS DAY: 2017
1895: The original FA Cup trophy was stolen from a shop window in Birmingham, where it had been on display courtesy of holders Aston Villa.
1998: Francis Baron became the Rugby Football Union’s first chief executive.
1998: Arsenal signed Freddie Ljungberg from Halmstad for £3million after Arsene Wenger watched him play for Sweden against England.
2001: St Helens forward Sonny Nickle was handed a six-month ban for a challenge that broke the jaw of Leeds hooker Robbie Mears.