About George Ekins
Lived 1871 – 1960 (aged 89). George Ekins was a British association football player.
Frederick George Ekins (9 September 18711960) was an English footballer.
Career
Ekins started his career with two local teams; first New Brompton Rovers, and then Chatham. In 1891 he joined Football League side Derby County, where he spent two years before moving to Burton Swifts. After two seasons with Burton, he was transferred to Luton Town, of the Southern League. Two years later, Luton Town were elected to the Football League, and Ekins spent two more seasons with them before retiring.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Ekins?
English footballer (1871-1960)
When was George Ekins born?
George Ekins was born on 9 September 1871 in Gillingham.
When did George Ekins die?
George Ekins died on 12 December 1960.
What was George Ekins's occupation?
George Ekins was an association football player.
What nationality was George Ekins?
George Ekins was British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Ekins. https://biography.guide/george-ekins/
MLA: "George Ekins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-ekins/.
Chicago: "George Ekins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-ekins/.
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