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A Life Lived Outdoors by George Smith6/21/2023 ![]() The war years probably robbed George of his peak years, as he was tipped by some observers to become an England international.īorn in Fleetwood in 1921, George moved to Salford as a boy and played for Adelphi Lads Club, from where he was picked up by City, soon becoming firm friends with legends like Trautmann, Frank Swift and Matt Busby. Manchester City transfers latest: Tuesday July 16 ![]() Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City must be twice as good “He was a great goalscorer and to even play football again after receiving such a terrible injury, made him exceptional.” He was one of the players who really welcomed me when I joined the club. He said from his home in Spain: “I am saddened to hear of George’s passing. The Blues inside forward signed for City in 1938 but had to wait eight years, and survive a friendly fire incident in World War Two before he made his debut for the club.Īmong the first to pay tribute to George was City legend Bert Trautmann, who was grateful for George’s friendly nature, as well as appreciative of his football ability, when he joined City.įormer German prisoner of war Trautmann was given a hostile reception by some fans, including City fans, so soon after the end of the war. ![]() George Smith, the man who defied a wartime bullet to become a City star, has died, aged 92. ![]()
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