George Stevenson
Scottish footballer and manager
About George Stevenson
Lived 1905 – 1990 (aged 84–85). George Stevenson was a British association football player and association football coach.
George Stevenson (4 April 1905 – 1990) was a Scottish footballer, featuring solely for Motherwell at senior club level and later managing them. As a player he was in the team which won the only League title in the club's history in 1932, played in three Scottish Cup finals, and was also a Scotland international. As Motherwell manager, he won both the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup in the 1950s.
Career As a player, Stevenson was part of the Motherwell side that won the league championship in 1932, and he made 573 appearances for the club in total. Stevenson was selected 12 times by the Scotland national football team (more times than any other Motherwell player), scoring four goals. He also represented the Scottish League XI 10 times.
He became Motherwell's manager after the Second World War, and guided them to victory in the 1950 Scottish League Cup Final and the 1952 Scottish Cup Final as well as finishing runners-up in the 1951 Scottish Cup Final.
Personal life His elder brother John was also a footballer, who in contrast to George had short spells at many clubs in Scotland and England. He was also born in a different country (Wigan in Lancashire, England) with the family settling in Ayrshire prior to George's birth in 1905.
Honours Player Motherwell Scottish Football League: 1931–32 Scottish Cup: runner-up 1930–31, 1932–33, 1938–39
Manager Motherwell Scottish League Cup: 1950–51 runners-up 1954–55 Scottish Cup: 1951–52 runners-up 1950–51 Scottish League B: 1953–54
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Stevenson?
Scottish footballer and manager
When was George Stevenson born?
George Stevenson was born on 4 April 1905 in Kilbirnie.
When did George Stevenson die?
George Stevenson died in 1990 in Dingwall.
What was George Stevenson's occupation?
George Stevenson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was George Stevenson?
George Stevenson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Stevenson (footballer)
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