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George Farmer (footballer born 1863)

George Farmer
Personal information
Date of birth 1863
Place of birth Oswestry, England
Date of death 4 May 1905 (aged 41–42)
Playing position Half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1885 Oswestry Town
1885–1890 Everton 31 (1)
National team
1885 Wales 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

George Farmer (1863 – 4 May 1905) was a Welsh footballer who played in the Football League for Everton. On signing from Oswestry Town he became Everton's first ever professional player, and was the first player to score in a recognised competitive match for the club - a 2–2 draw in an FA Cup First Round replay against Bolton Wanderers.



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