George Rutherford (businessman) explained

George Rutherford (died 7 December 1949) was a coal mine owner and chairman of Newcastle United F.C. from 1936 to 1949.

Career

Rutherford was a coal mine owner.[1] He joined the board of Newcastle United F.C. in 1930 and was appointed chairman in 1936; it was Rutherford who invited Stan Seymour to join the board in 1938.[2] Rutherford remained in the role of chairman for over a decade until his death in a nursing home in December 1949.[3] Rutherford also served as a member of the Football League management committee from 1930 to 1949.[1] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Taylor, Matthew . The Leaguers: The Making of Professional Football in England, 1900-1939 . 2005 . 289. Liverpool University Press. 978-0853236498.
  2. Book: Hutchinson, Roger. The Toon: The Complete History of Newcastle United Football Club . 2013. Birlinn. 9780857906748.
  3. Web site: NUFC 1949/50 - Diary. Newcastle United F.C.. 4 August 2022.
  4. News: Keepsakes for sale of Newcastle United star who began with North East colliery team. 21 April 2016. Chronicle Live. 4 August 2022.

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