George Boardman (footballer)

George Boardman
Personal information
Full name George Boardman
Date of birth 14 August 1943 (1943-08-14) (age 68)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Playing position Inside foward
Youth career
Petershill
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960–1963 Queen's Park 54 (16)
1963–1969 Shrewsbury Town 176 (50)
1969–1973 Barnsley 126 (14)
Total 356 (80)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

George Boardman (born 14 August 1943) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as an inside forward. Active in both Scotland and England between 1960 and 1973, Boardman made over 350 League appearances, scoring nearly 100 goals.

Career

Born in Glasgow, Boardman began his career with Petershill, before playing in the Scottish Football League with Queen's Park, and in the Football League with Shrewsbury Town and Barnsley.[1]

Personal life

His son Craig was also a professional footballer.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Player profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player2/georgeboardman.htm. Retrieved 10 September 2010. 
  2. ^ "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/sonsand.htm. Retrieved 10 September 2010.