George James Strong (7 June 1916 – 11 October 1989)[1] was an English professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in the Football League for a number of clubs, making over 350 appearances in total.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | George James Strong | ||
Date of birth | 7 June 1916 | ||
Place of birth | Morpeth, England | ||
Date of death | 11 October 1989 | (aged 73)||
Place of death | Burnley, England | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1934 | Hartlepools United | 1 | (0) |
1934–1935 | Chesterfield | 18 | (0) |
1935–1938 | Portsmouth | 59 | (0) |
1938–1939 | Gillingham | 20 | (0) |
1939–1946 | Walsall | 0 | (0) |
1946–1953 | Burnley | 264 | (0) |
Total | 362 | (0) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
References
edit- ^ Tony Scholes. "Jimmy Strong". ClaretsMad.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. SoccerData.