George Emmerson

George Arthur Heads Emmerson (15 May 1906 – 1966) is an English former professional footballer.

George Emmerson

Personal information
Full name	George Arthur Heads Emmerson
Date of birth	(1906-05-15)15 May 1906
Place of birth	Bishop Auckland, England
Date of death	1966 (aged 59–60)
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s)	Winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
0000–1928	Jarrow	?	(?)
1928–1930	Middlesbrough	?	(?)
1930–1933	Cardiff City	120	(16)
1933–1935	Queens Park Rangers	?	(?)
1935–1936	Rochdale	?	(?)
1936–1937	Tunbridge Wells Rangers	?	(?)
1937–1938	Gillingham	10	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

While playing for local side Jarrow, Emmerson was spotted by Middlesbrough and was offered the chance to play league football with the club in 1928. He spent two years at the club, making eight appearances including scoring a hat-trick in his second appearance, a 3–0 victory over Millwall.

He moved to Cardiff City in 1930. A regular in the side during his three years at Ninian Park, including being ever-present during the 1931–32 season. In 1933 he was involved in a swap deal with Ted Marcroft which saw him join Queens Park Rangers. He later finished his career after spells at Rochdale, Tunbridge Wells Rangers and Gillingham. After his retirement he returned to his job as a plumber, a trade he was working in before becoming a footballer.