George James (footballer)

George Charles James (2 February 1899 – 13 December 1976) was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward.

George James
Personal information
Full name George Charles James
Date of birth 2 February 1899
Place of birth Oldbury, England
Date of death 13 December 1976(1976-12-13) (aged 77)
Place of death West Bromwich, England
Playing position(s) Centre-forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920–1929 West Bromwich Albion
1929–1930 Reading
1930–1933 Watford 83 (67)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

James was born in Oldbury. He joined West Bromwich Albion in January 1920 and remained with the club for nine years. In May 1929 he moved to Reading for a fee of £650, then in February 1930 he made a £300 move to Watford. James retired from football in May 1933, later becoming a pub licensee in West Bromwich, where he died in 1976.

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References

  • Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. pp. 123–124. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.


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