About George Brooks
Lived 1887 – 1918 (aged 30–31). George Brooks was a British association football player.
George Harold Brooks (1887 – 8 November 1918) was an English professional footballer who played as a half back and centre forward in the Football League for Derby County, Manchester City and Bury.
Personal life In January 1917, years after the outbreak of the First World War, Brooks enlisted in the York and Lancaster Regiment. He was holding the rank of lance corporal when he was wounded in an attack on Neuf-Mesnil on 8 November 1918. He was buried in Maubeuge (Sous-le-Bois) Cemetery.
Career statistics
Honours Derby County Football League Second Division: 1914–15
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Brooks?
English footballer (1887-1918)
When was George Brooks born?
George Brooks was born in 1887 in Radcliffe.
When did George Brooks die?
George Brooks died on 8 November 1918 in Picardy.
What was George Brooks's occupation?
George Brooks was an association football player.
What nationality was George Brooks?
George Brooks was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Brooks (footballer, born 1887)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Brooks. https://biography.guide/george-brooks/
MLA: "George Brooks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-brooks/.
Chicago: "George Brooks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-brooks/.
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