About George Tait
Lived 1859 – 1882 (aged 22–23). George Tait was a British association football player.
George Tait (13 November 1859 – 20 November 1882) was an English international footballer who played as a centre forward.
Early and personal life Tait was born in the Newtown area of Birmingham, the sixth of eight children.
Career Tait played club football for Birmingham Excelsior, and earned one cap for England on 26 February 1881, in a 1–0 loss to Wales.
Later life and death He died in Aston on 20 November 1882 of typhoid, aged 23.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Tait?
English footballer (1859-1882)
When was George Tait born?
George Tait was born in 1859 in Moffat.
When did George Tait die?
George Tait died on 25 November 1882.
What was George Tait's occupation?
George Tait was an association football player.
What nationality was George Tait?
George Tait was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Tait (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Tait. https://biography.guide/george-tait/
MLA: "George Tait." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-tait/.
Chicago: "George Tait." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-tait/.
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