About George James
Lived 1899 – 1976 (aged 77). George James was a British association football player.
George Charles James (2 February 1899 – 13 December 1976) was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward.
Biography James was born in Oldbury. He joined West Bromwich Albion in January 1920 and remained with the club for nine years. In May 1929 he moved to Reading for a fee of £650, then in February 1930 he made a £300 move to Watford. James retired from football in May 1933, later becoming a pub licensee in West Bromwich, where he died in 1976.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George James?
English footballer (1899-1976)
When was George James born?
George James was born on 2 February 1899 in Oldbury.
When did George James die?
George James died on 13 December 1976 in West Bromwich.
What was George James's occupation?
George James was an association football player.
What nationality was George James?
George James was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George James (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George James. https://biography.guide/george-james-association-football-player/
MLA: "George James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-james-association-football-player/.
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