George Graham Aitken (28 May 1925 – 22 January 2003) was a Scottish international

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, who played for clubs including East Fife and

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. Aitken was part of the East Fife's famous half back line of Philp, Finlay and Aitken. He became the club's most capped Scotland player of all time, picking up five caps in 1949 and 1950. He always played for winning Scotland sides while with the Fifers.List of East Fife Players Capped for Scotland
/ref> Aitken was among the players to have played for the club in their successful post war era when they enjoyed creditable league and cup success. Aitken won a further three caps after his transfer to Sunderland. Following his retirement as a player, Aitken spent six years as a coach at Watford.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aitken, George 1925 births 2003 deaths Footballers from Lochgelly Men's association football wing halves Scottish men's footballers Scotland men's international footballers East Fife F.C. players Third Lanark A.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Gateshead A.F.C. players Scottish Football League players English Football League players Watford F.C. non-playing staff