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George Anderson (footballer, born 1887)

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Date of birth
  
1887

Name
  
George Anderson

Playing position
  
Goalkeeper

Role
  
Football player

Years
  
Team

Position
  
Goalkeeper

1944–1954
  
Dundee


George anderson talented left back


George Albert Anderson (6 June 1887 – 28 May 1956) was an English professional football goalkeeper and manager, best remembered for his 10 years as manager of Dundee between 1944 and 1954. As a player, Anderson made over 200 Scottish League appearances for Aberdeen and also appeared in the Football League for Sunderland. Between his retirement as a player as his appointment as manager of Dundee, Anderson served Aberdeen as a director and manager.

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Personal life

Anderson served in the Royal Artillery during the First World War.

As a manager

Dundee

  • Scottish League Cup (2): 1951–52, 1952–53
  • As an individual

  • Dundee Hall of Fame
  • References

    George Anderson (footballer, born 1887) Wikipedia