George Foreman (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander George Foreman | ||
| Date of birth | 1 March 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Walthamstow, England | ||
| Date of death | 19 June 1969 (aged 55) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–1938 | Walthamstow Avenue | ? | (?) |
| 1938 | West Ham United | 6 | (1) |
| 1946 | Tottenham Hotspur | 36 | (14) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alexander George Foreman (1 March 1914 – 19 June 1969) was an English professional football player who played for Walthamstow Avenue, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur and represented the England amateur national football team on one occasion.[1][2]
Playing career
Foreman played for amateur side Walthamstow Avenue before joining West Ham United in March, 1938. The centre forward featured in six matches and scored one goal for the Hammers. After the outbreak of the Second World War he played many war times matches for West Ham,[3] and turned out several times for Tottenham Hotspur. He signed for the White Hart Lane club in March, 1946 and went on to appear in 36 matches and netting 14 goals.[4]
References
- ^ Hugman,B,J, (Ed) The PFA Premier& Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p215. Retrieved 24 May 2010
- ^ Short biography Retrieved 24 May 2010
- ^ Foreman's- West Ham stats
- ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 28 November 2012