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George Eastham

English association football player and manager (1936-2024) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 88

George Edward Eastham, OBE was an English footballer who played as a midfielder or inside forward for Newcastle United, Arsenal and Stoke City, as well as being a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad.

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Career 9

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Hellenic F.C.1971-1972262
Cape Town City F.C.1970171
Cleveland Stokers1967111
Stoke City F.C.1966-19731944
England1962-1966192
Arsenal F.C.1960-196620741
England U211959-196063
Newcastle United F.C.1956-196012429
Ards F.C.1953-19565113

Awards

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

He is also notable for his involvement in a 1963 court case which proved a landmark in improving players' freedom to move between clubs.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2024 · aged 88