George Mathison

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George Mathison
Personal information
Full name George Mathison[1]
Date of birth (1909-11-24)24 November 1909[1]
Place of birth Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne,[1] England
Date of death 19 April 1989(1989-04-19) (aged 79)[1]
Height 5 ft 10+12 in (1.79 m)[2]
Position(s) Wing half, centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ilkeston United
1926–1933 Newcastle United 20 (0)
1933–1934 Lincoln City 37 (0)
1934–1937 Gateshead 83 (5)
1937–1938 Burnley 0 (0)
1938–19?? Hartlepools United 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Mathison (24 November 1909 – 19 April 1989) was an English footballer who made 140 appearances in the Football League playing for Newcastle United, Lincoln City and Gateshead.[3] He began his career with his local team, Walker Celtic, and was also on the books of Burnley and Hartlepools United without representing either in the league.[3] He did play one competitive match for Hartlepools, in the Third Division North Cup in 1938.[4] He played as a wing half or centre half.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "George Mathison". The Lincoln City FC Archive. Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Gateshead. 'Amateurs did well for us': fostering junior talent". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xvi – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 179. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  4. ^ "George Mathison's Appearances". PoolStats. Retrieved 13 May 2013.

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