About George Gresham
Born 1874. George Gresham was a British association football player.
George Gresham (born 1874) was a footballer who played as an inside forward.
Gresham was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and played for Gainsborough Trinity of the Midland League before moving in 1895 to Thames Ironworks, the team that later became West Ham United.
Gresham worked as a ships plater at Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company and played for the works team, having previously played for Trinity in his hometown.
He was a regular for three seasons for "The Irons", and was part of the team that were London League champions in the 1897–98 season and Southern League Division Two champions the following year.
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Who was George Gresham?
English footballer (1874-?)
When was George Gresham born?
George Gresham was born in 1874.
What was George Gresham's occupation?
George Gresham was an association football player.
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George Gresham was British.
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