George Skelton

George Alfred Skelton (27 November 1919 in Thurcroft, near Rotherham, Yorkshire – 1994) was a professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Huddersfield Town & Leyton Orient.

For the physician and politician in Newfoundland, see George Skelton (politician).

George Skelton
Personal information
Full name George Alfred Skelton
Date of birth 27 November 1919
Place of birth Thurcroft, England
Date of death 1994 (aged 74–75)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1946–1947 Huddersfield Town 1 (0)
1947–1948 Leyton Orient 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

George Skelton died at his Thurcroft home, near Rotherham on 14 March 2004, aged 84. Source: Neilson N Kaufman, honorary historian Leyton Orient FC (for over 45 years)


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