George Elliott (footballer)

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George Washington Elliott (born 1889-01-07 in Sunderland, England) was a football player for Middlesbrough F.C. and England during the early 20th century.

The son of a seafaring captain, following great grades at Middlesbrough High School his father wanted him to go to Cambridge University, but he was a comprehensive sportsman. Originally a boxer, he started playing for Redcar Crusaders and later helped South Bank to win the Northern League in 1908.

On 1909-05-03, he signed for Middlesbrough. He played his first few games at inside-right, but later converted to a centre-forward. He won three England caps.

He was top scorer in the Division One during the 1913-14 season with 31 goals, and (as of 1989) held the club record for most goals in a single match, with 11 for the Reserves in a 14-1 win over Houghton Rovers. He was top scorer during seven out of nine of Boro's peacetime seasons from 1910-11.

During World War I, he guested for Bradford, Fulham and Celtic.

His last appearance was against Southampton in 1924-25 after which he retired, and resumed his job as a gargo superintendent at Middlesbrough docks.

He died, aged 59, in Middlesbrough General Hospital in November 1948 and is buried in Acklam cemetery.

Awards
Preceded by David McLean	First Division top scorer 1913–14	Succeeded by Bobby Parker