About George Ritchie
Lived 1904 – 1978 (aged 74). George Ritchie was a British association football player.
George Thompson Ritchie (16 January 1904 – 10 September 1978) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League as a wing half.
Career Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Ritchie played as a wing half for English clubs Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City and Colchester United and in Scotland for Royal Albert and Falkirk.
He was part of the Leicester side which finished runners-up in 1928-29, the club's highest-ever league finish (until 2016). He returned to Leicester's coaching staff under the management of former teammate Johnny Duncan between 1946 and 1949.
Honours Leicester City Football League Second Division: 1936–37
Colchester United Southern Football League Cup: 1937–38
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Ritchie?
Scottish footballer (1904-1978)
When was George Ritchie born?
George Ritchie was born on 16 January 1904 in Glasgow.
When did George Ritchie die?
George Ritchie died on 10 September 1978.
What was George Ritchie's occupation?
George Ritchie was an association football player.
What nationality was George Ritchie?
George Ritchie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Ritchie (footballer, born 1904)
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