He was FIFA 's longest serving president , having served for 33 years .
Jules Rimet ( 14 October 1873 -- 16 October 1956 ) was a French football administrator who was the 3rd President of FIFA , serving from 1921 to 1954 .
Jules Rimet was FIFA 's longest serving president , having served for 33 years .
Jules Rimet ( 14 October 1873 -- 16 October 1956 ) was a French football administrator who was the 3rd President of FIFA , serving from 1921 to 1954 .