Sammy Law

Samuel Richard Law (January 1850 – ?) was an English footballer. He played in Aston Villa's first ever FA Cup tie. The start of the official record was Saturday 13 December 1879 when Villa faced Stafford Road F.C., of the Stafford Road railway works, Wolverhampton. The match was played before a crowd of 2,000 at Stafford's Half-Way House Ground. Although playing before shirt numbers were introduced in 1926, Goalkeeper John Ball received Legacy Number 1. Half-back Law received Legacy Number #7, Andy Hunter #4, officially became Villa's first goal-scorer in the 1–1 draw.

The 32-year-old Law played his final game on 21 January 1882 in Villa's 4th Round away defeat to Wednesbury Old Athletic. He subsequently retired.