George Reader

English football referee (1896-1978) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 81

George Reader was an English football referee, known for officiating in the 1950 FIFA World Cup Final. He is the first Englishman to do so, and the oldest match official at any World Cup in history. He hailed from Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

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Brian McDermott Also played for Exeter City F.C.
Ben Hamer Also played for Exeter City F.C.
Oscar Jansson Also played for Exeter City F.C.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals

Cowes Sports F.C.1922-1930

Southampton F.C.1920-192130

Exeter City F.C.1919-192011

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