George Whitworth (footballer, born 1927)

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George Whitworth (22 September 1927 - 16 March 2006) was an English footballer who played as a defender. He played for Liverpool, he made nine appearances during his time at the club. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "George Whitworth". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  2. "George Whitworth". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 25 September 2015.