About George Laking
Lived 1913 – 1997 (aged 84). George Laking was a British cricketer and association football player.
Outside football
Laking was also adept at cricket and played for Shropshire in seasons of 1957 and 1958 while playing for the Shrewsbury-based Rolls-Royce Cricket Club.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Laking?
Footballer (1913-1997)
When was George Laking born?
George Laking was born on 17 March 1913 in Harthill.
When did George Laking die?
George Laking died on 1 June 1997 in Staffordshire.
What was George Laking's occupation?
George Laking was a cricketer and association football player.
What nationality was George Laking?
George Laking was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Laking (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Laking. https://biography.guide/george-laking/
MLA: "George Laking." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-laking/.
Chicago: "George Laking." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-laking/.
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