George Emmerson

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playername = George Emmerson


fullname = George Arthur Heads Emmerson
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dateofbirth = birth date|1906|05|15
cityofbirth = Bishop Auckland
countryofbirth = England
dateofdeath = 1966
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position = Winger
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years = ?-1928
1928-1930
1930-1933
1933-1935
1935-1936
1936-1937
1937-1938
clubs = Jarrow
Middlesbrough
Cardiff City
QPR
Rochdale
Tunbridge Wells Rangers
Gillingham
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120 (16)
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010 0(0)
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George Arthur Heads Emmerson (born 15 May, 1906 in Bishop Auckland, died 1966) is a former English professional footballer.

Career

While playing for local side Jarrow, Emmerson was spotted by Middlesbrough and was offered the chance to play league football with the club in 1928. He spent two years at the club before moving to Cardiff City in 1930. A regular in the side during his three years at Ninian Park, including being ever-present during the 1931-32 season. In 1933 he was involved in a swap deal with Eddie Marcroft which saw him join Queens Park Rangers. He later finished his career after spells at Rochdale, Tunbridge Wells Rangers and Gillingham. After his retirement he returned to his job as a plumber, a trade he was working in before becoming a footballer.