George Henry Barnes (22 May 1899 – 1 June 1961) was an English amateur

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who played in the

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for

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as a

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. He is probably best remembered for his time in

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with

Chesham United Chesham United Football Club is a semi-professional football club in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. Nicknamed "the Generals", they are currently members of the and play at the Meadow. History The club was established in 1917 by a merger o ...

, captaining the club and later presiding as chairman.

Personal life

Barnes' brother Maurice was killed during a

match in which both brothers were playing. He worked as a boot manufacturer in Chesham.

Career statistics

References

English men's footballers English Football League players 1899 births 1961 deaths People from Chesham Men's association football outside forwards Men's association football inside forwards Watford F.C. players Chesham United F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Footballers from Buckinghamshire {{England-footy-forward-1890s-stub