George Wilson (footballer, born 1887)

George Wilson (7 April 1887 – 10 January 1970) was a Scottish footballer who played mainly as a half back (capable of playing on either flank, or in the centre).[2] His only club at the professional level was Aberdeen where he spent eight years, having moved to the city as a teenager to study at its main university; he initially joined the Dons as a centre forward. He was forced to retire after sustaining a serious injury to his kneecap in January 1914.[1]

George Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth 7 April 1887
Place of birth Invergordon, Scotland
Date of death 10 January 1970(1970-01-10) (aged 82)[1]
Place of death Nairn, Scotland
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Position(s) Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1907–1914 Aberdeen 181 (14)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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Club[3] Season League Scottish Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aberdeen 1906-07 Scottish Division One 11 6 0 0 11 6
1907–08 7 0 0 0 7 0
1908–09 17 2 2 1 19 3
1909–10 29 1 3 1 32 2
1910–11 32 0 2 0 34 0
1911–12 29 0 5 0 34 0
1912–13 31 5 1 0 32 5
1913–14 25 0 0 0 25 0
Total 181 14 13 2 194 16

References

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  1. ^ a b c "George Wilson". AFC Heritage Trust. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  2. ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ "Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust - Player Profile". afcheritage.org. Retrieved 28 March 2023.