George Collin

George Collin (13 September 1905 – 1 February 1989) was an English footballer who played at left-back.

He played for Arsenal, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, Sunderland, Port Vale, and Burton Town, but is most notable for his nine years with Derby County from 1927 to 1936. He helped the "Rams" to finish second in the First Division in 1929–30 and 1935–36.

Career Collin played for Sunderland based junior club West Stanley, before moving to London in 1924 for a trial with West Ham United. He instead signed a contract with Arsenal, before moving on to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic. He suffered a badly broken leg at Dean Court, but managed to return to full fitness. He played 42 games in 1928–29, as the club slipped down to sixth place. He made his debut at the Old Recreation Ground on 27 August, in a 3–1 defeat by Aldershot.

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Arsenal 1923–24 First Division

1925–26 Third Division South

1926–27 Third Division South

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1927–28 First Division

1928–29 First Division

1929–30 First Division

1930–31 First Division

1931–32 First Division

1932–33 First Division

1933–34 First Division

1934–35 First Division

1935–36 First Division

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Port Vale 1938–39 Third Division South

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Honours Sunderland FA Charity Shield: 1936