George Hedworth Darwin (16 May 1932 – June 2019)[2] was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | George Hedworth Darwin[1] | ||
Date of birth | 16 May 1932 | ||
Place of birth | Chester-le-Street, England | ||
Date of death | June 2019 (aged 87) | ||
Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
Youth career | |||
Kimblesworth Juniors | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1950–1953 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | (0) |
1953–1957 | Mansfield Town | 126 | (63) |
1957–1960 | Derby County | 94 | (32) |
1960–1961 | Rotherham United | 2 | (2) |
1961–1964 | Barrow | 92 | (28) |
Boston | |||
Total | 314 | (125) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
editBorn in Chester-le-Street, Darwin played for Kimblesworth Juniors, Huddersfield Town, Mansfield Town, Derby County, Rotherham United, Barrow and Boston.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "George Darwin". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ Rippon, Anton (4 June 2019). "Former Derby County playmaker who was 'a joy to watch' dies". Derbyshire Live. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ George Darwin at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ George Darwin at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)