About George Holley
Lived 1885 – 1942 (aged 56). George Holley was a British association football player.
Later career He retired from playing in 1920 and returned to Sunderland in January 1921 for an 18-month spell as coach. He later had spells coaching at Wolverhampton Wanderers for ten years and then at Barnsley.
His son, Tom played as a central defender for Barnsley from 1932 to 1936, and then for Leeds United from 1936 to 1948.
He died in Wolverhampton on 27 August 1942.
Honours Sunderland First Division: 1912–13 FA Cup runner-up: 1912–13
England British Home Championship: 1908–09, 1911–12
Individual First Division top scorer: 1911–12
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Who was George Holley?
English footballer (1885-1942)
When was George Holley born?
George Holley was born on 20 November 1885 in Seaham.
When did George Holley die?
George Holley died on 27 August 1942 in Sunderland.
What was George Holley's occupation?
George Holley was an association football player.
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George Holley was British.
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