About George Carter
Lived 1900 – 1981 (aged 80–81). George Carter was a British association football player.
George William Carter (19 October 1900 – 1981) was an English footballer who played as a half-back in the Football League for West Ham United.
Born in West Ham, Essex, Carter played for West Ham Boys, then his works team, Green & Silley Weir of the London Munitions League, before moving to West Ham United for the club's first season of League football in 1919–20.
Carter never fully recovered from a knee injury sustained during a game against Blackburn Rovers on 14 February 1927. After a cartilage operation, he signed on for the following season but did not play. He had a brief stint at Fulham in 1928 and later played for Grays Thurrock.
Carter went on to work for local company Tate & Lyle, and continued his association with the game as a coach with them. He also organised the West Ham six-a-side tournament.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Carter?
English footballer born 1900
When was George Carter born?
George Carter was born on 19 October 1900 in West Ham.
When did George Carter die?
George Carter died in 1981.
What was George Carter's occupation?
George Carter was an association football player.
What nationality was George Carter?
George Carter was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Carter (footballer, born 1900)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Carter. https://biography.guide/george-carter-association-football-player-1900/
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