About George Carr
Born 1899. George Carr was a British association football player.
George Carr (born 9 January 1899) was an English football player and manager. He played as a centre half for Bradford Park Avenue, Middlesbrough, Leicester City, Stockport County and as player/manager for Nuneaton Borough, he also managed Cheltenham Town from 1935 to 1937.
Carr was the youngest of four brothers from South Bank, Middlesbrough. His brother Jackie Carr was also a professional footballer.
George Carr was part of the Leicester City side that finished in the club's highest ever league finish in 1928-29 and briefly captained that side in Johnny Duncan's absence through injury. A broken leg he received in a game against Leeds United in 1925-26 was so severe, several supporters fainted on sight of it and had to be revived with salts water.
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Who was George Carr?
English footballer and manager (1899-?)
When was George Carr born?
George Carr was born on 19 January 1899 in South Bank.
What was George Carr's occupation?
George Carr was an association football player.
What nationality was George Carr?
George Carr was British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Carr. https://biography.guide/george-carr-association-football-player/
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