About George Keith
Born 1944. George Keith is an Australian association football player.
George Keith (born 26 May 1944) is a former footballer who played as a defender. Born in Scotland, he represented Australia in the late 1960s. Keith is a member of the Football Federation Australia - Football Hall of Fame.
Club career From 1959 to 1961 Arsenal F.C. signed Keith as an apprentice professional footballer, after Arsenal's chief scout saw him playing for Glasgow Schoolboys v London Schoolboys at Wembley Stadium. At the end of his term with Arsenal he returned to Scotland to take up a professional career with Greenock Morton and Third Lanark in the Scottish Division One.
Honours Melbourne Hakoah Dockerty Cup: 1966
Australia South Vietnam Independence Cup: 1967
Individual In 2008 Keith was inducted into the Football Federation Australia - Football Hall of Fame in the Award of Distinction category. In 2013, Keith was named in Australia's team of the decade for the years 1963–1970.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is George Keith?
Footballer (born 1944)
When was George Keith born?
George Keith was born on 26 May 1944 in Scotland.
What is George Keith's occupation?
George Keith is an association football player.
What nationality is George Keith?
George Keith is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Keith (soccer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Keith. https://biography.guide/george-keith/
MLA: "George Keith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-keith/.
Chicago: "George Keith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-keith/.
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