George Thompson Scott Stewart (17 February 1927 – 4 June 2011) was a Scottish professional

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who played as a

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Career

Born in Buckie, Stewart played for Buckie Thistle,

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, St Mirren,

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, Accrington Stanley, Coventry City and

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. At Accrington Stanley, Stewart broke the club's goalscoring record during the 1955–56 season, scoring 35 goals.

References

1927 births 2011 deaths Scottish men's footballers Buckie Thistle F.C. players Dundee F.C. players St Mirren F.C. players Worcester City F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. (1891) players Coventry City F.C. players Carlisle United F.C. players Scottish Football League players English Football League players Men's association football forwards {{Scotland-footy-forward-1920s-stub