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A huge year is in store for Wigan Warriors both on and off the pitch as the club celebrates its 150th year.
Back in 1872, Queen Victoria sat on the throne while William Ewart Gladstone was the Prime Minister.
Meanwhile, the first FA Cup final took place as well as the first ever FIFA recognised international game, between Scotland and England.
November 21 of that year saw a meeting take place at the Royal Hotel, on Standishgate, where members of Wigan Cricket Club decided to form Wigan Football Club.
The mayor of the town Nathan Eckersley was named as president of the club.
In the many years since the club has gone through many changes,...