About George Slater
Born 1864. George Slater was a British association football player.
Career Slater played for Hanley United and joined Stoke in 1888. Slater, playing as a forward, made his Stoke and League debut on 6 October 1888 at Deepdale, the home of Preston North End. The visitors were overwhelmed and lost 7–0 to the eventual League Champions. Slater scored his debut and League goal on 13 October 1888 at Pike's Lane, the then home of Bolton Wanderers. With ten minutes to go Stoke were trailing 1–0 but Slater put Stoke level at 1–1 but a late Bolton goal saw Stoke lose 2–1.
He left Stoke in October 1888 when he decided to emigrate to the United States where he lived out the rest of his life.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Slater?
English footballer (fl. 1864–1888)
When was George Slater born?
George Slater was born in 1864 in Walsall.
When did George Slater die?
George Slater died in United States.
What was George Slater's occupation?
George Slater was an association football player.
What nationality was George Slater?
George Slater was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Slater. https://biography.guide/george-slater/
MLA: "George Slater." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-slater/.
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