George Utley

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George Utley
Personal information
Full name George Utley
Date of birth (1887-05-16)16 May 1887
Place of birth Elsecar, Barnsley, England
Date of death 8 January 1966(1966-01-08) (aged 78)
Place of death Blackpool, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1906 Sheffield Wednesday 0 (0)
1907–1913 Barnsley 167 (8)
1913–1922 Sheffield United 107 (4)
1922 Manchester City 1 (0)
Total 275 (12)
International career
1913 England 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Utley (16 May 1887 – 8 January 1966) was an English footballer who played for Barnsley, Sheffield United and England. He was a strong and powerful half back who could shoot at goal when required.[2]

Utley was born in Reform Row, Elsecar,[3] which lies south of Barnsley. He was the 11th and final child of James and Mary Utley. His father was an engine tender at a colliery and his brothers worked in the local coal mines and foundries.[4]

  1. ^ Nemo (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Sheffield United". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 6.
  2. ^ Unknown (1915). Cup Final Programme.
  3. ^ Utley, George (1887). Birth Certificate.
  4. ^ English Census James Utley Household. 1901.