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Official Website: tottenhamhotspur.com Description: Tottenham Hotspur were formed as Hotspur FC in 1882 by members of a Tottenham-area grammar school and cricket club. The name is taken from Harry Hostpur, an English nobleman of the 14th century, and later a major character in Shakespeare's Henry IV. Two years later they added Tottenham to their name, Tottenham being the neighborhood of North London where they are based. In 1896 Spurs joined the Southern League where they stayed for 12 years before entering the Football League in 1908. The Lilywhites nickname is a reference to their all-white uniforms. The Yids nicknames is a reference to Yiddish, the language theoretically spoken by the rather large Jewish fan base of Spurs. Yids was used as an insult by rival Arsenal fans but has been turned on its head and used as a badge of pride by Spurs fans. In 1961 Tottenham Hotspur became the first English club in the twentieth century to win the League and FA cup double. Joined the Football League in 1908. Their rivalry with Arsenal is known as the North London derby - the two clubs' stadiums are located just a few miles apart in North London. The cockerel on the club's emblem is a reference to their Spurs name - the cockerel bird was often used in cock fights and fitted with spurs. The stadium is located on White Hart Lane in Tottenham. Previous stadiums - Tottenham Marshes (1882-88), Northumberland Park (1888-99).
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Full Name: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
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