Denis Follows
Denis Follows | |
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Sir Denis Follows in 1962 | |
| Chairman of the British Olympic Association | |
| In office 1977–1983 | |
| President | Lord Rupert Nevill Anne, Princess Royal |
| Preceded by | Lord Rupert Nevill |
| Succeeded by | Charles Palmer |
| Secretary of the Football Association | |
| In office 1962–1973 | |
| President | Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood Prince Edward, Duke of Kent |
| Chair | Graham Doggart Joe Mears Andrew Stephen |
| Preceded by | Stanley Rous |
| Succeeded by | Ted Croker |
| President of the National Union of Students | |
| In office 1931–1933 | |
| Preceded by | H Trevor Lloyd |
| Succeeded by | Charles G Gilmore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 April 1908 |
| Died | 17 September 1983 (aged 75) |
| Alma mater | University of London University of Nottingham |
| Known for | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
| Conflict | World War II |
Sir Denis Follows, CBE (13 April 1908 – 17 September 1983) was a British sports administrator. Between 1962 and 1973 he was Secretary of the Football Association (FA) and was Chairman of the British Olympic Association from 1977 to 1983 .