George Woodger[2] (3 September 1883 – 6 March 1961)[1] was an English international footballer, who played as an outside left.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1883-09-03)3 September 1883 | ||
Place of birth | Croydon, England | ||
Date of death | 6 March 1961(1961-03-06) (aged 77) | ||
Place of death | Croydon, England[1] | ||
Position(s) | Outside left | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1905–1910 | Crystal Palace | 150 | (36) |
1910–? | Oldham Athletic | ||
National team | |||
1911 | England | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Croydon, he signed for Crystal Palace in 1905 from local club Thornton Heath Wednesday,[3] and played a part in their 1–0 away win against Newcastle United in the FA Cup in 1907.[2] In some reports, Woodger was said to have provided the pass that led to the goal that was scored by Horace Astley.[4]
Woodger moved to Oldham Athletic, in September 1910 for a fee of £750[3] and earned one cap for England in 1911 during his time with the Lancashire club.[5]
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