George Affleck (footballer)

George Affleck
Cope's Cigarette card featuring George Affleck
Personal information
Full name George Affleck
Date of birth 1 July 1888
Place of birth Auchendinny, Scotland
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Penicuik
1909–1919 Leeds City 182 (1)
1919–1924 Grimsby Town 197 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Affleck (born 1888 in Auchendinny, Scotland) was a footballer who played in the English Football League for Grimsby Town and Leeds City.[2] Following his retirement, he became a football coach in Rotterdam.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Jarred, Martin; MacDonald, Malcolm (1986). Leeds United : a complete record 1919-1986. Derby: Breedon Books Sport. p. 296. ISBN 0-907969-17-8. OCLC 14977257.
  2. ^ Michael Joyce. The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.


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