George Dobson (footballer, born 1862)
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Date of birth
April 1862
Place of birth
Bolton, Lancashire, England
Date of death
16 October 1941 (aged 79)
Place of death
Liscard, Wallasey, England
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 1862 | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton, Lancashire, England | ||
| Date of death | 16 October 1941 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Liscard, Wallasey, England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1884–1885 | Bolton Wanderers | ||
| 1885–1889 | Everton | 18 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
George Dobson (1862–1941) was an English footballer who played for Bolton Wanderers and then before and at the start of the Football League for Everton.[1][2] He was one of the club's first professional players.[3]
George Dobson was signed by his local club, Bolton Wanderers in 1884. In the March of following year, 1885, he moved to Everton. He played 130 matches before the Football League started in September 1888. He was described as well built, strong and a clean kicker. He made right-back his own position in the 1888–1889 season until injury finished his career in 1889.[4]