Name George Aitken Date of death 2003 (aged 77–78) Role Football player | Playing position Died 2003 Years Team Position Midfielder | |
Full name George Gilbert Miller Aitken Date of birth (1925-05-28)28 May 1925 | ||
Place of birth Lochgelly, Scotland | ||
George Graham Aitken (28 May 1925 – 22 January 2003) was a Scottish international football player, who played for clubs including East Fife and Sunderland. Aitken was part of the East Fife's famous half back line of Philp, Finlay and Aitken.
He became the club's most capped Scotland player of all time, picking up five caps in 1949 and 1950. He always played for winning Scotland sides while with the Fifers. Aitken was among the players to have played for the club in their successful post war era when they enjoyed creditable league and cup success. Aitken won a further three caps after his transfer to Sunderland.
Following his retirement as a player, Aitken spent six years as a coach at Watford.
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