George Taylor (footballer, born 1920) explained

George Taylor
Fullname:George Edward Taylor
Birth Date:21 March 1920
Birth Place:Wigan, Lancashire, England
Death Place:Newham, London, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:–1938
Clubs1:Gainsborough Trinity
Years2:1938–1956
Caps2:115
Goals2:0
Years3:1956–?
Clubs3:Sittingbourne

George Edward Taylor (21 March 1920 – October 1983) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for West Ham United.[1]

Born in Wigan, Taylor began his career at Gainsborough Trinity before moving to West Ham United in December 1938. After the outbreak of World War II, Taylor made 10 appearances in the League South.[2]

When hostilities ended, Taylor made his competitive debut for West Ham on 9 September 1946, along with inside-forward Richard Dunn, in a 3–2 defeat at Fulham.[3]

Taylor played 231 games for the reserve team in the Football Combination and his League appearances were limited by the presence of Ernie Gregory. He played 38 games in 1954–55, when Gregory missed the season through injury.[1]

He made a total of 115 appearances for West Ham in the Second Division before moving to Southern League club Sittingbourne.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hogg, Tony . Who's Who of West Ham United . 2005 . Profile Sports Media. 1-903135-50-8 . 199.
  2. Web site: George Taylor . westhamstats.info . 6 April 2018 .
  3. Web site: Charlie Paynter 1932 - 1950 . Steve . Marsh . theyflysohigh.co.uk . 6 April 2018 .