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George Briggs

b. 1903

British footballer (born 1903)

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About George Briggs

Born 1903. George Briggs was a British association football player.

George Richard Briggs (3 May 1903 – 1972) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League as a forward or outside right for Birmingham and Plymouth Argyle.

Formerly a coal-miner, Briggs joined First Division Birmingham from Midland League Denaby United in December 1923. In 1924–25, his first full season at the club, he was joint top scorer. He was used in all forward positions before settling as an outside-right, the position in which he played in the 1931 FA Cup Final defeat. In all he made 324 appearances for Birmingham and scored 107 goals, which ranks him fourth in the club's all-time top scorers table. In 1933 he moved to Plymouth Argyle, where he spent three seasons.

He was twice called up as reserve to the England team, in 1926 and 1928, but never played.

He died in his adopted city of Birmingham.

Honours Birmingham FA Cup runner-up: 1930–31

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
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George Richard Briggs

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Briggs?

British footballer (born 1903)

When was George Briggs born?

George Briggs was born on 3 May 1903 in Wombwell.

When did George Briggs die?

George Briggs died in Yorkshire.

What was George Briggs's occupation?

George Briggs was an association football player.

What nationality was George Briggs?

George Briggs was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Briggs

· Wikidata: Q5537242

· DBpedia: George Briggs (footballer)

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