 Allison in August 1936. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Frederick Allison | ||
| Date of birth | 24 October 1883 | ||
| Place of birth | Hurworth-on-Tees, County Durham, England | ||
| Date of death | 13 March 1957 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | London, England | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1934–1947 | Arsenal | ||
George Frederick Allison (24 October 1883 – 13 March 1957) was an English football journalist, broadcaster and manager. He was the BBC's first sports commentator[1] and Arsenal's second longest serving manager.[2]
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