George Hudson (footballer)

English footballer (born 1937)

George Anthony Hudson (14 March 1937 – 28 December 2020) was an English professional footballer. He born in Manchester, England. He played as a centre forward in the Football League. His career lasted from 1958 to 1970.

George Hudson
Personal information
Full name George Anthony Hudson
Date of birth (1937-03-14)14 March 1937
Place of birth Manchester, England
Date of death 28 December 2020(2020-12-28) (aged 83)
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1958–1960 Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
1960–1961 Accrington Stanley 44 (35)
1961–1963 Peterborough United 65 (39)
1963–1966 Coventry City 113 (62)
1966–1967 Northampton Town 18 (6)
1967–1969 Tranmere Rovers 54 (20)
1969–1970 Altrincham 2 (0)
Total 296 (162)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Hudson played for the Blackburn Rovers, Accrington Stanley, Peterborough United, Coventry City, Northampton Town, Tranmere Rovers and Altrincham.

Hudson died on 28 December 2020 at the age of 83.[1]

Honours change

References change

  1. NEWS:RIP George Hudson
  2. "Coventry City | Club | History | History | Hall of Fame". 22 July 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2015.