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George Barnes (footballer)

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Full name
  
George Henry Barnes

Place of birth
  
Chesham, England

Playing position
  
Forward

Date of birth
  
22 May 1899

Place of death
  
Chesham, England

Position
  
Forward

Date of death
  
1 June 1961(1961-06-01) (aged 62)

Died
  
1 June 1961, Chesham, United Kingdom

George Henry Barnes (22 May 1899 – 1 June 1961) was an English amateur football forward who played in the Football League for Watford. He is probably best remembered for his time in non-league football with Chesham United, captaining the club and later presiding as chairman.

Personal life

Barnes' brother Maurice was killed during a Chesham United match in which both brothers were playing.

References

George Barnes (footballer) Wikipedia