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George Hedley

1876 – 1942

English footballer and manager

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About George Hedley

Lived 1876 – 1942 (aged 66). George Hedley was a British association football player and association football coach.

The 1901 losing Cup Final team; Hedley is standing on the left. George Albert Hedley (20 July 1876 – 16 August 1942) was a professional footballer who won the 1902 and 1908 FA Cup finals with Sheffield United and Wolverhampton Wanderers respectively, scoring in both.

He was born in South Bank, Middlesbrough.

He was also manager at Bristol City from 1913 to 1915, later becoming a publican in Bristol.

Honours Sheffield United FA Cup: 1898–99, 1901–02; runner-up: 1900–01 Football League Division One runner-up: 1899–1900

Southampton Southern League: 1903–04

Wolverhampton Wanderers FA Cup: 1907–08

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Important facts

Born
20 July 1876, Middlesbrough
Birth century
19th century
Died
16 August 1942, Wolverhampton
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Hedley?

English footballer and manager (1876–1942)

When was George Hedley born?

George Hedley was born on 20 July 1876 in Middlesbrough.

When did George Hedley die?

George Hedley died on 16 August 1942 in Wolverhampton.

What was George Hedley's occupation?

George Hedley was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was George Hedley?

George Hedley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Hedley

· Wikidata: Q5540380

· DBpedia: George Hedley (footballer, born 1876)

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