About George Taylor
Lived 1920 – 1983 (aged 62–63). George Taylor was an association football player.
George Edward Taylor (21 March 1920 – October 1983) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for West Ham United.
Born in Wigan, Taylor began his career at Gainsborough Trinity before moving to West Ham United in December 1938.
When hostilities ended, Taylor made his competitive debut for West Ham on 9 September 1946, along with inside-forward Richard Dunn, in a 3–2 defeat at Fulham.
Taylor played 231 games for the reserve team in the Football Combination and his League appearances were limited by the presence of Ernie Gregory. He played 38 games in 1954–55, when Gregory missed the season through injury.
He made a total of 115 appearances for West Ham in the Second Division before moving to Southern League club Sittingbourne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Taylor?
English footballer (1920–1983)
When was George Taylor born?
George Taylor was born on 21 March 1920 in Wigan.
When did George Taylor die?
George Taylor died in 1983 in London Borough of Newham.
What was George Taylor's occupation?
George Taylor was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Taylor (footballer, born 1920)
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