About George Tranter
Lived 1886 – 1958 (aged 72). George Tranter was a British association football player.
George Henry Tranter (24 February 1886 – 18 October 1958) was a professional footballer who is best known for his time with Aston Villa. Before playing for Villa (1906–1918) Tranter played for Stourbridge. In Tony Matthews' book Who's Who of Aston Villa he was described as "as hard as nails, he never shirked a tackle, was totally committed, had an infallibly cool temperament and was a good passer of the ball, very rarely hoofing it downfield." Tranter had to retire due to injury.
Personal life Tranter's son George also became a footballer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Tranter?
English footballer (1886-1958)
When was George Tranter born?
George Tranter was born on 24 February 1886.
When did George Tranter die?
George Tranter died on 18 October 1958.
What was George Tranter's occupation?
George Tranter was an association football player.
What nationality was George Tranter?
George Tranter was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Tranter (footballer, born 1886)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Tranter. https://biography.guide/george-tranter/
MLA: "George Tranter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-tranter/.
Chicago: "George Tranter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-tranter/.
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