George Drury (footballer)
George Drury (22 January 1914 – June 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 January 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Hucknall, England | ||
| Date of death | June 1972 (aged 58) | ||
| Place of death | Hucknall, England | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Heanor Town | |||
| 1934–1936 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1936–1938 | Sheffield Wednesday | 44 | (9) |
| 1938–1946 | Arsenal | 38 | (3) |
| 1946–1948 | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | (8) |
| 1948–1950 | Watford | 35 | (3) |
| Linby Colliery | |||
| Darlaston | |||
| Normanton | |||
| Total | 146 | (23) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Hucknall, Drury began his career in non-league football with Heanor Town.[1] He signed for Sheffield Wednesday in 1934,[2] making his debut in November 1936.[3]
Drury joined Arsenal in March 1938,[2] making 11 league appearances in the Football League as they won the old First Division that season.[4] He also played for West Bromwich Albion and Watford,[1] before returning to non-league football with Linby Colliery, Darlaston and Normanton.[2]
References
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- "Profile". Arsenal F.C. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- "Profile". Sheffield Wednesday Archive. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- "1937–38 competition statistics". 11v11. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
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