George Hudson (footballer)

George Hudson
Personal information
Full name George Anthony Hudson
Date of birth (1937-03-14)14 March 1937
Place of birth Manchester, England
Date of death 28 December 2020(2020-12-28) (aged 83)
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1958–1960 Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
1960–1961 Accrington Stanley 44 (35)
1961–1963 Peterborough United 65 (39)
1963–1966 Coventry City 113 (62)
1966–1967 Northampton Town 18 (6)
1967–1969 Tranmere Rovers 54 (20)
1969–1970 Altrincham 2 (0)
Total 296 (162)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Anthony Hudson (14 March 1937 – 28 December 2020)[1] was an English professional footballer, born in Manchester, who played as a centre forward in the Football League.[2][3]

When Hudson joined Coventry City in April 1963, the £21,000 fee was the club's record transfer.[4]

After his football career, Hudson worked on the Daily Mirror printing press in Manchester.[5]

Honours

References

  1. ^ NEWS:RIP George Hudson
  2. ^ Hugman, Barry (2005). The PFA Premier and Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press.
  3. ^ "George Hudson". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Alty Files".
  5. ^ Edwards, Leigh (26 August 2012), "Back to the Future – Tranmere Rovers FC", Official Shrewsbury Town Matchday Programme: 32–33
  6. ^ "Coventry City | Club | History | History | Hall of Fame". 22 July 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
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