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'''George Edward Northcott''' (born 7 May 1935 in [[Torquay]]) is an English former professional footballer. |
'''George Edward Northcott''' (born 7 May 1935 in [[Torquay]] and died November 2010) is an English former professional footballer. |
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Northcott joined [[Torquay United F.C.|Torquay United]], where his elder brother [[Tommy Northcott|Tommy]] was already an established first team player, as a junior. He turned professional in October 1952, but had to wait until the 1954-55 season for his league debut. He played over 160 times for Torquay before leaving at the end of the 1961-62 season. |
Northcott joined [[Torquay United F.C.|Torquay United]], where his elder brother [[Tommy Northcott|Tommy]] was already an established first team player, as a junior. He turned professional in October 1952, but had to wait until the 1954-55 season for his league debut. He played over 160 times for Torquay before leaving at the end of the 1961-62 season. |
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He joined non-league [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham Town]] from where he joined [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]] in August 1963. However, he played just once for City,<ref name=hugman /> before returning to non-league football. |
He joined non-league [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham Town]] from where he joined [[Exeter City F.C.|Exeter City]] in August 1963. However, he played just once for City,<ref name=hugman /> before returning to non-league football. |
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In later life George worker in the construction industry and as a caretaker at Torquay Community College. He like his brother [[Tommy Northcott|Tommy]] George suffered from Alzheimer's Disease<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/news/United-defender-dies-aged-75/article-2901607-detail/article.html |title=Former United defender George Northcott dies aged 75 |date=17 November 2010 }}</ref>. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 7 May 1935 |
| DATE OF BIRTH = 7 May 1935 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Torquay]], [[England]] |
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Torquay]], [[England]] |
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| DATE OF DEATH = November 2010 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = [[Torquay]], [[England]] |
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[[Category:Exeter City F.C. players]] |
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[[Category:The Football League players]] |
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Revision as of 21:58, 28 January 2011
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| Full name | George Edward Northcott[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Central Defender | ||
George Edward Northcott (born 7 May 1935 in Torquay and died November 2010) is an English former professional footballer.
Northcott joined Torquay United, where his elder brother Tommy was already an established first team player, as a junior. He turned professional in October 1952, but had to wait until the 1954-55 season for his league debut. He played over 160 times for Torquay before leaving at the end of the 1961-62 season.
He joined non-league Cheltenham Town from where he joined Exeter City in August 1963. However, he played just once for City,[1] before returning to non-league football.
In later life George worker in the construction industry and as a caretaker at Torquay Community College. He like his brother Tommy George suffered from Alzheimer's Disease[3].
References
- ^ a b Barry J. Hugman. The PFA Premier and Football League Players' Records 1946-1998. Queen Anne Press. ISBN 1852915854.
- ^ "1962-1963". Keith Iles. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ "Former United defender George Northcott dies aged 75". 17 November 2010.
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