George Strong (footballer)

George James Strong (7 June 1916 – 11 October 1989)[1] was an English professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in the Football League for a number of clubs, making over 350 appearances in total.[2]

George Strong
Personal information
Full nameGeorge James Strong
Date of birth7 June 1916
Place of birthMorpeth, England
Date of death11 October 1989(1989-10-11) (aged 73)
Place of deathBurnley, England
Position(s)Goalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1934Hartlepools United1(0)
1934–1935Chesterfield18(0)
1935–1938Portsmouth59(0)
1938–1939Gillingham20(0)
1939–1946Walsall0(0)
1946–1953Burnley264(0)
Total362(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ Tony Scholes. "Jimmy Strong". ClaretsMad.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. SoccerData.