About George Aitken
Lived 1925 – 2003 (aged 77). George Aitken was a British association football player.
George Graham Aitken (28 May 1925 – 22 January 2003) was a Scottish international footballer, who played for clubs including East Fife and Sunderland. Aitken was part of the East Fife's famous half back line of Philp, Finlay and Aitken.
He became the club's most capped Scotland player of all time, picking up five caps in 1949 and 1950. He always played for winning Scotland sides while with the Fifers. Aitken was among the players to have played for the club in their successful post war era when they enjoyed creditable league and cup success. Aitken won a further three caps after his transfer to Sunderland.
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Who was George Aitken?
Scottish football player (1925-2003)
When was George Aitken born?
George Aitken was born on 28 May 1925 in Lochgelly.
When did George Aitken die?
George Aitken died on 22 January 2003 in Sunderland.
What was George Aitken's occupation?
George Aitken was an association football player.
What nationality was George Aitken?
George Aitken was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Aitken (footballer, born 1925)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Aitken. https://biography.guide/george-aitken/
MLA: "George Aitken." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-aitken/.
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