George Anderson (footballer, born 1887)
George Albert Anderson (6 June 1887 – 28 May 1956) was an English professional footballer, best remembered for his 10 years as manager of Dundee between 1944 and 1954. As a player, Anderson played as a goalkeeper and made over 200 Scottish League appearances for Aberdeen. He also played 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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Albert Anderson | ||
| Date of birth | 6 June 1887 | ||
| Place of birth | Haydon Bridge, England | ||
| Date of death | 28 May 1956 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Dundee, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1907–1910 | Haydon Bridge | ||
| 1910–1911 | Mickley Colliery Welfare | ||
| 1911–1914 | Sunderland | 10 | (0) |
| 1914–1917 | Aberdeen | 100 | (0) |
| 1917–1918 | Dundee | 18 | (0) |
| 1918–1922 | Aberdeen | 105 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1941–1942 | Aberdeen (caretaker) | ||
| 1944–1954 | Dundee | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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