George Foreman (footballer) explained

George Foreman
Fullname:Alexander George Foreman
Birth Date:1 March 1914
Birth Place:Walthamstow, England
Position:Centre forward
Years1:?–1938
Years2:1938
Years3:1946
Clubs3:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps2:6
Goals2:1
Caps3:36
Goals3:14

Alexander George Foreman (1 March 1914 – 19 June 1969) was an English professional football player who played for Walthamstow Avenue, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur and represented the England amateur national football team on one occasion.[1] [2]

Playing career

Foreman played for amateur side Walthamstow Avenue before joining West Ham United in March, 1938.

The centre forward featured in six matches and scored one goal for the 'Hammers'. After the outbreak of the Second World War he played many war times matches for West Ham,[3] and turned out several times for Tottenham Hotspur.

He signed for the White Hart Lane club in March, 1946 and went on to appear in 36 matches and netting 14 goals.[4] In the old Second Division Foreman scored on his debut in a 2–1 defeat versus Birmingham City at White Hart Lane in August 1946.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Hugman,B,J, (Ed) The PFA Premier& Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) p215. Retrieved 24 May 2010
  2. http://archive.mehstg.com/fact_foreman.htm Short biography
  3. http://www.westhamstats.info/westham.php?west=2&ham=242&united=Alec_George_Foreman Foreman's- West Ham stats
  4. http://www.topspurs.com/thfc-fp-index.htm Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players
  5. Web site: Tottenham Football/ Premier League debut scorers.