George Hogg | |
Birth Date: | 1869 12, df=y |
Birth Place: | West Calder, Scotland |
Death Place: | South Africa |
Position: | Half-back |
Years3: | 1892–1903 |
Clubs1: | West Calder |
Clubs3: | Hearts |
Caps3: | 131 |
Goals3: | 7 |
Nationalyears1: | 1896 |
Nationalteam1: | Scotland |
Nationalcaps1: | 2 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Nationalyears2: | 1896 |
Nationalteam2: | Scottish League XI |
Nationalcaps2: | 1 |
Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
George Hogg (born 2 December 1869) was a Scottish footballer who spent most of his career with Heart of Midlothian.
Hogg began his career with home-town juvenile side West Calder before moving to nearby junior side Mossend Swifts. He moved to League side Hearts in 1892 and became a professional the following year, when professionalism was legalised in Scotland.[1] During his time with the Gorgie side, he won two League titles, in 1894-95 and 1896-97, and two Scottish Cup winners medals, in 1895-96 and 1900-01.
Although primarily a defensive player, earning the sobriquet "Tynecastle Warhorse" as a testament to his power and stamina, he was also capable of playing a more refined game when required.[2] He played twice for the Scotland national team, both times in 1896. He made his debut in a 2–1 win against England and also played in a 3–3 draw with Ireland. He made one appearance for the Scottish League representative side.[1]
Hogg retired after suffering a serious knee injury during the 1903-04 season.[2] He later emigrated to South Africa where he spent the rest of his life.[1]