George Petchey

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George W Petchey (born Stepney London June 24, 1931) was a footballer in England with West Ham United, QPR and Palace, playing half back.

George joined West Ham in 1948 and transferred to QPR in 1953. He made his Rangers debut against Brighton in August 1953 and went on to play 255 league games for Rangers scoring 22 goals.

George signed for Palace in 1953 and made his debut that August against Brighton and Hove Albion. George went on to play 143 league games for Palace scoring 12 goals. He also had a spell at Crystal Palace and then as manager at Leyton Orient and Milwall.

His family includes the legend that is, Lee Petchey.