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George Ratcliffe

1877 – 1944

English footballer

Association football player
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About George Ratcliffe

Lived 1877 – 1944 (aged 66–67). George Ratcliffe was a British association football player.

George Albert Ratcliffe (7 December 1876 – 4 June 1944) was an English footballer.

Club career Ratcliffe played his early football in the North Staffordshire League. His football skills resulted in him being signed by Crewe Alexandra. Later he had spells at Sheffield United and Grimsby Town.

In 1900, Arnold Hills decided to bring in some experienced players to his new West Ham side. He played in 17 games in his first season, bagging 4 goals. Three of those coming in the last two matches of the season. The 1901-02 season was a big improvement and he ended up as joint top scorer with Billy Grassam, scoring 10 times in 24 games. At the end of the season Ratcliffe was transferred to Doncaster Rovers.

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Important facts

Born
1877, Hanley
Birth century
19th century
Died
4 June 1944, Ashton-under-Lyne
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Also known as
George Albert Ratcliffe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Ratcliffe?

English footballer (1877-1944)

When was George Ratcliffe born?

George Ratcliffe was born in 1877 in Hanley.

When did George Ratcliffe die?

George Ratcliffe died on 4 June 1944 in Ashton-under-Lyne.

What was George Ratcliffe's occupation?

George Ratcliffe was an association football player.

What nationality was George Ratcliffe?

George Ratcliffe was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Ratcliffe

· Wikidata: Q5543733

· DBpedia: George Ratcliffe (footballer)

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