George Barnes (footballer)

George Barnes
Personal information
Full name George Henry Barnes[1]
Date of birth 22 May 1899
Place of birth Chesham, England[1]
Date of death 1 June 1961(1961-06-01) (aged 62)[2]
Place of death Chesham, England[2]
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1919–1923 Watford 5 (1)
Chesham United
1930 Brentford 0 (0)
Chesham United

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


George Henry Barnes (22 May 1899 – 1 June 1961) was an English amateur football forward who played in the Football League for Watford.[1] He is probably best remembered for his time in non-league football with Chesham United, captaining the club and later presiding as chairman.[2]

Personal life

Barnes' brother Maurice was killed during a Chesham United match in which both brothers were playing.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 18. ISBN 190589161X.
  2. 1 2 3 4 http://www.watfordfcarchive.com/downloads/players/000MergedAtkinson-Bates.pdf


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