John Charles Stark

John Charles Stark, sometimes erroneously named James Stark (; 17 February 1865 – 1932), was a German-born English football referee who officiated nine international matches between 1908 and 1912, including four in the British Home Championship.

Early life Born on 17 February 1865 in Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Johann Carl Stark became known as John Charles Stark when he moved to Middlesex, where he married Katharine Babette Marie Hager.

Refereeing career In 1905, the 40-year-old Stark became the president of the London Society of Association Referees.

On 12 April 1908, he refereed his first international match, a friendly between France and Belgium at the Colombes, which ended in a 2–1 win to the latter.

Later life and death Stark died in Hackney, Middlesex, in 1932, at the age of either 66 or 67.