George Howe (footballer)
George Howe (10 January 1924 – 10 November 1971) was an English footballer who played as a defender.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Howe[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 January 1924[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Wakefield, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 November 1971 (aged 47) | ||
| Place of death | Wakefield, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–1942 | Carlton United | ? | (?) |
| 1942–1954 | Huddersfield Town | 40 | (0) |
| 1954–1961 | York City | 307 | (0) |
| Total | 347 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Howe joined Huddersfield Town from non-League side Carlton United in May 1942.[1] He joined York City in June 1954, where he was a part of the team which played in the FA Cup semi-final in 1955.[2] He retired from playing after spending the 1961–62 in the reserve team.[2] He died suddenly at the age of 47 on 10 November 1971.[2]
References
- Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 303. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
- Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Citizen Publications. pp. 50–51. ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
- "George Howe". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
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