George Bullock (footballer) explained

George Bullock
Fullname:George Frederick Bullock
Birth Date:22 January 1916
Birth Place:Wolverhampton, England
Death Place:Appleton, England
Height:5ft 5in
Position:Winger
Years1:1935
Clubs1:Oakengates Town
Years2:1936–1937
Clubs2:Birmingham
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1936
Clubs3:Stafford Rangers
Years4:1936–1940
Clubs4:Barnsley
Caps4:72
Goals4:12

George Frederick Bullock (22 January 1916 – 31 May 1943) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Barnsley.

Personal life

Bullock was married and served as a naval airman 1st class in the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. Stationed at RNAS Stretton, he was killed in a road accident near Appleton on 31 May 1943 while returning to base following a dance.[1] [2] The vehicle crashed through a hedge and overturned, killing all six inside, including Bullock. He was buried at Heath Town (Holy Trinity) Churchyard, Wolverhampton.

Career statistics

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SeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Barnsley1936–37Second Division100010
1937–3828200282
1938–39Third Division North3910104012
1939–40Second Division300030
Career total7112107212

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rippon, Anton . Gas Masks for Goal Posts: Football in Britain During the Second World War . The History Press . 2011 . 978-0-7524-7188-4 . Cheltenham . 116 . Anton Rippon.
  2. News: 3 June 1943 . Inquest on Naval Ratings . Liverpool Daily Post . 24 August 2020 . newspapers.com.