Date of birth 1934 Date of death 17 January 2013 Years Team Name George Orange | Place of birth Grimethorpe, England Playing position ?– 1948 Barnsley | |
George Orange was an English professional footballer who played as a forward. He scored goals 118 goals in 416 appearances for Frickley Colliery.
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Playing career
Orange was born in Grimethorpe, Yorkshireshire and began his football career with Barnsley then Wolverhampton Wanderers, moving to Frickley Colliery for a brief time before being signed by Grimsby Town. Orange returned to Frickley, where he went on to play for over a decade.
Other sports
Orange was also a talented batsman, having played for Frickley Colliery Cricket Club during much of his time as a footballer. He held the record for an opening partnership in the Yorkshire Cricket Council, whilst playing for Frickley.
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