George Emmerson Explained

George Emmerson
Fullname:George Arthur Heads Emmerson
Birth Date:1906 5, df=y
Birth Place:Bishop Auckland, England
Death Date:[1]
Death Place:Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Height:5 ft 8 in[2]
Position:Winger
Years1:–1928
Years2:1928–1930
Years3:1930–1933
Years4:1933–1935
Years5:1935–1936
Years6:1936–1937
Years7:1937–1938
Clubs7:Gillingham
Caps3:120
Caps7:10
Goals3:16
Goals7:0

George Arthur Heads Emmerson (15 May 1906 – 6 December 1966) was an English professional footballer.

Career

While playing for local side Jarrow, Emmerson was spotted by Middlesbrough and was offered the chance to play league football with the club in 1928. He spent two years at the club, making eight appearances including scoring a hat-trick in his second appearance, a 3–0 victory over Millwall.[3]

He moved to Cardiff City in 1930. A regular in the side during his three years at Ninian Park, including being ever-present during the 1931–32 season. In 1933 he was involved in a swap deal with Ted Marcroft which saw him join Queens Park Rangers. He later finished his career after spells at Rochdale, Tunbridge Wells Rangers and Gillingham. After his retirement he returned to his job as a plumber, a trade he was working in before becoming a footballer.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Local Wills . 4 June 2024 . Rochdale Observer . 28 January 1967 . 43.
  2. News: Rochdale. Strong men for heavy ground . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . xiii . Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: An alternative look at the history of Middlesbrough and Millwall... . Middlesbrough F.C. . 3 March 2015 . 6 October 2018.
  4. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 56–57 . Derby . 2006 . 1-85983-462-0.