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George Halley

1887 – 1941

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1887 – 1941 (aged 54). George Halley was a British association football player.

George Halley (29 October 1887 – 18 December 1941) was a Scottish professional footballer who made 220 appearances as a right half in the Football League for Burnley, Bradford (Park Avenue) and Southend United. He also played in the Scottish League for Kilmarnock and represented the Scottish League XI.

Club career A right half, Halley began his senior career with Scottish League Division One club Kilmarnock in 1907 and moved to England in 1911, where, either side of the First World War, he made 220 appearances in the Football League for Burnley, Bradford (Park Avenue) and Southend United. While with Burnley, he was a part of the teams that won the 1913–14 FA Cup and the 1920–21 First Division title. During his long spell in England, he was selected for the Home Scots v Anglo-Scots international trial on three occasions (1913, 1914, 1922), without it leading to a full cap.

Personal life Halley served in the British Army prior to the First World War. He served as a sapper in the Royal Engineers during the war and saw action in France and Mesopotamia, before being posted to India in 1919. He died at Victoria Hospital, Burnley on 18 December 1941. Scottish Division One 28 2 1 0

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Honours Burnley Football League First Division: 1920–21 FA Cup: 1913–14

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Who was George Halley?

Scottish footballer (1887-1941)

When was George Halley born?

George Halley was born on 29 October 1887 in Cronberry.

When did George Halley die?

George Halley died on 18 December 1941 in Burnley.

What was George Halley's occupation?

George Halley was an association football player.

What nationality was George Halley?

George Halley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Halley

· Wikidata: Q5540167

· DBpedia: George Halley (footballer)

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