About George Waddell
Lived 1888 – 1966 (aged 77). George Waddell was a British association football player.
George Barr Waddell (29 November 1888#tag:ref|Joyce gives Waddell's date of birth as 29 November 1888, He played as a wing half.
Waddell was born in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire. He began his football career in junior football before joining Rangers in 1909. He made his debut in Division One on 26 April 1909 in a 3–2 defeat to Queen's Park. Over the next four seasons he played 21 league games for Rangers, and spent time on loan at Kilmarnock. In June 1914, Bradford City paid £1,000 for Waddell's services. He played 23 First Division games either side of the First World War before joining Preston North End for a fee of £1,750 in September 1920. After two seasons and 51 First Division games he had brief spells with a succession of clubs: Oldham Athletic, who paid £250 for his services, Birmingham for £325, to Scotland with Hamilton Academical, back to England with New Brighton, and then Wolverhampton Wanderers, but without appearing for their league side. Waddell then had various player-coach roles, with Aberaman Athletic, Chorley and Fraserburgh, and had spells as reserve team coach and assistant trainer with former club Preston North End, and trainer with Dick, Kerr's Ladies, before finishing his football career with Ribble Motors.
Waddell died in Sible Hedingham, Essex, in 1966 at the age of 77.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Waddell?
Scottish footballer (1888-1966)
When was George Waddell born?
George Waddell was born on 29 November 1888 in Lesmahagow.
When did George Waddell die?
George Waddell died on 17 September 1966 in Sible Hedingham.
What was George Waddell's occupation?
George Waddell was an association football player.
What nationality was George Waddell?
George Waddell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Waddell (footballer)
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