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Billy George (footballer, born 1874)
English footballer and cricketer
Born
Jun 29, 1874 (152)
Birth Place
Shrewsbury
Nationality
United Kingdom
Position
goalkeeper
Current Team
Trowbridge Town F.C.
Died
1933-12-04
About
William George was a footballer who played goalkeeper for Aston Villa from October 1897 to July 1911. His previous clubs were the now defunct Woolwich Ramblers, Army football for the Royal Artillery and Trowbridge Town when he was on leave. He was signed by Aston Villa from the Army for £50 in 1897. He played in 356 league matches and 40 cup matches.
Career
1897 – 1911
Aston Villa F.C.
1902 – 1902
England men's national association football team
Present – Present
Trowbridge Town F.C.