George Strong (footballer)

George Strong
Personal information
Full nameGeorge James Strong
Date of birth7 June 1916
Place of birthMorpeth, England
Date of death11 October 1989 (aged 73)
Place of deathBurnley, England
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1934Hartlepools United1(0)
1934–1935Chesterfield18(0)
1935–1938Portsmouth59(0)
1938–1939Gillingham20(0)
1939–1946Walsall0(0)
1946–1953Burnley264(0)
Total362(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

George James Strong (7 June 1916 – 11 October 1989), sometimes known as Jimmy Strong,[1] was an English professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in the Football League for a number of clubs, making over 350 appearances in total.[2]

References

  1. Tony Scholes. "Jimmy Strong". ClaretsMad.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. SoccerData.