About George Scott
Lived 1904 – 1976 (aged 71–72). George Scott was a British association football player.
John George Scott (14 August 1904 – 1976) was an English professional footballer of the 1930s.
Born in Blackhill, he joined Gillingham from Newcastle United in 1930.
He went on to make 39 appearances for the club in The Football League, scoring seven goals. He then left to join North Shields in 1932.
He joined Wigan Athletic in 1933, where he scored 79 goals in 120 Cheshire League appearances for the club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Scott?
British association football player (1904-1976)
When was George Scott born?
George Scott was born on 14 August 1904 in Consett.
When did George Scott die?
George Scott died in 1976.
What was George Scott's occupation?
George Scott was an association football player.
What nationality was George Scott?
George Scott was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Scott (footballer, born 1904)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Scott. https://biography.guide/george-scott-association-football-player-1904/
MLA: "George Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-scott-association-football-player-1904/.
Chicago: "George Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-scott-association-football-player-1904/.
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