George Darwin (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Hedworth Darwin | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Chester-le-Street, England | ||
| Date of death | June 2019 (aged 87) | ||
| Playing position | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kimblesworth Juniors | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1950–1953 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | (0) |
| 1953–1957 | Mansfield Town | 126 | (63) |
| 1957–1960 | Derby County | 94 | (32) |
| 1960–1961 | Rotherham United | 2 | (2) |
| 1961–1964 | Barrow | 92 | (28) |
| Boston | |||
| Total | 314 | (125) | |
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George Hedworth Darwin (born May 16, 1932 – died June 2019) was an English professional footballer. He played as an inside forward, which is a type of attacking player in football. George Darwin was known for his goal-scoring ability and played for several clubs during the 1950s and 1960s.
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George Darwin's Football Journey
George Darwin was born in Chester-le-Street, England. From a young age, he showed talent in football. He began his journey in youth football before becoming a professional player.
Starting in Youth Football
George Darwin started playing football with a youth team called Kimblesworth Juniors. This is where he developed his skills and passion for the game. His talent soon caught the eye of bigger clubs.
Early Professional Career
Darwin joined Huddersfield Town in 1950. He spent three years there, from 1950 to 1953. Although he was part of the team, he did not play in any senior matches for them.
Success at Mansfield Town
In 1953, George Darwin moved to Mansfield Town. This was a very important part of his career. He played for Mansfield Town for four years, until 1957. During this time, he played in 126 games and scored an impressive 63 goals. This made him a key player for the club.
Moving to Derby County
After his successful time at Mansfield, Darwin joined Derby County in 1957. He played for Derby County for three seasons, until 1960. He continued to be a strong attacker, scoring 32 goals in 94 matches.
Later Career Clubs
George Darwin continued his career by playing for a few more clubs:
- Rotherham United: In 1960, he briefly played for Rotherham United. He made 2 appearances and scored 2 goals.
- Barrow: From 1961 to 1964, he played for Barrow. He played in 92 games and scored 28 goals for them.
- Boston Town: He later played for Boston, which was one of his last clubs.
Career Totals
Throughout his professional career, George Darwin played in a total of 314 league games. He scored 125 goals in these matches. This shows he was a consistent and effective goal-scorer.
Later Life
George Darwin passed away in June 2019 at the age of 87. He is remembered as a dedicated professional footballer who contributed to several clubs during his playing days.
