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George O'Dell

George O'Dell

English footballer

George William O'Dell (16 January 1901 – 1971) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.

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Born in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, O'Dell was signed by Northampton Town from St Albans City in 1927.[1] He spent five seasons at Northampton, making 147 Football League appearances for the club. He joined newly formed Wigan Athletic in 1932, and played in the club's first ever league game.[2] He made 76 Cheshire League appearances in two seasons at the club before returning to the Football League with Newport County in 1934.

References

  1. [1]
    "The New Players". The Northampton Mercury. 12 August 1927. p. 7.
  2. [2]
    Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 48. ISBN 978-1-874427-91-9.
  • George O'Dell at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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