George Morrall

George Richard Morrall (4 October 1905 – 15 November 1955) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.[1] Born in Smethwick, Staffordshire, Morrall made 266 senior appearances for Birmingham, which included 243 top-flight League matches and the 1931 FA Cup Final at Wembley.[1] He was a dominant defender, good both in the air and on the ground, and a fierce tackler.[1] He went on to make more than 100 appearances for Third Division South club Swindon Town.[2] Morrall died in Birmingham aged 50.[1]

For the Hull City and Grimsby Town player, see George Morrall (footballer, born 1893).

George Morrall
Personal information
Full name George Richard Morrall
Date of birth (1905-10-04)4 October 1905
Place of birth Smethwick, England
Date of death 15 November 1955(1955-11-15) (aged 50)
Place of death Birmingham, England
Playing position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Gorse Street Primitive Methodists
Chance's Glass Works
Littleton Harriers
Allen Everitt's Sports
West Bromwich Albion (trial)
1927–1936 Birmingham 243 (5)
1936–1940 Swindon Town 97 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Honours

Birmingham

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References
  1. Matthews, Tony (2010). Birmingham City: The Complete Record. Derby: Derby Books. pp. 154–155. ISBN 978-1-85983-853-2.
  2. "George Morrall". Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk. Retrieved 18 April 2018.


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