| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George William O'Dell | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Hoddesdon, England | ||
| Date of death | 1971 (aged 69–70) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| St Albans City | |||
| 1927–1932 | Northampton Town | 147 | (10) |
| 1932–1934 | Wigan Athletic | 76 | (?) |
| 1934–1935 | Newport County | 24 | (0) |
| Total | 247 | (10) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
George William O'Dell (16 January 1901 – 1971) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
Born in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, O'Dell was signed by Northampton Town from St Albans City in 1927.[1] He spent five seasons at Northampton, making 147 Football League appearances for the club. He joined newly formed Wigan Athletic in 1932, and played in the club's first ever league game.[2] He made 76 Cheshire League appearances in two seasons at the club before returning to the Football League with Newport County in 1934.