George Thomas Leonard Ansell (28 November 1909 – 7 October 1988) was an English footballer who played professionally as a forward for Brighton and Hove Albion and Norwich City.[1]

Ansell was born in Worthing, Sussex, to George William Ansell and Rebecca Mary Hilda Ansell.[2] In 1918, his father died of wounds received while serving with the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery in the First World War.[3] His mother died suddenly of heart failure in 1930 while working as a domestic servant.[4]

After retiring from football, Ansell became a teacher and was a Master at Kimbolton School, where he taught Latin.[1] He died in Stafford.[5]

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  1. ^ a b Mike Davage, John Eastwood, Kevin Platt (2001). Canary Citizens. Jarrold Publishing. ISBN 0-7117-2020-7.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ 1911 England Census
  3. ^ UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914–1923
  4. ^ "Widow's Sudden Death – While Working in a Worthing Flat". Worthing Gazette. 23 December 1930. p. 9. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  5. ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007