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When were Tottenham Hotspur founded?

Tottenham Hotspur was founded on September 5, 1882, by a group of schoolboys led by Bobby Buckle. Originally named “Hotspur Football Club,” it was formed to allow members of the Hotspur Cricket Club to play sports during the winter months.

What were they previously named?

Hotspur Football Club (1882–1884): The club was formed on September 5, 1882, by schoolboys from the Hotspur Cricket Club who wanted to play football during the winter.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (1884–Present): In April 1884, “Tottenham” was added to the name to avoid confusion with another London-based team also named “Hotspur FC,” which led to misdirected mail.
Other Historical Names and Naming Considerations:
Northumberland Rovers: This was considered as a potential name before the founders settled on Hotspur FC.
Tottenham Hotspur Football and Athletic Company (1898): The club officially became a limited company with this name on March 2, 1898.

Who are their local rivals?

Arsenal

What nicknames have they had?

Spurs: Used to refer to the club since at least 1883.
The Lilywhites: A nickname derived from the club’s white shirts.
The Tottenham Reds: The team was known by this name in the early 1890s when they wore red shirts.

What home stadiums names have they had?

Spurs played their early games on public land at Tottenham Marshes, but by 1888 they were playing on rented ground at Northumberland Park. In 1899, the club moved to White Hart Lane, where a stadium was gradually developed. Spurs remained there until 2017. They currently play home matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Source

Wikipedia