George Stewart (born 29 August 1947 in

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) is a Scottish former professional

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er, who played for

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and Hibernian. Born in Edinburgh, Stewart started his career with Tynecastle Boys Club, before signing for Dundee in 1964.Jeffrey, pp158-159. Stewart was part of the Dundee side that won the

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. He transferred to Hibernian in

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, after Dundee were relegated from the

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. Stewart played in over 100 league matches for Hibs, and played in the twice-replayed

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. Stewart had helped Hibs reach that final by scoring one of the goals against

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rivals Hearts in the quarter-final. Stewart left Hibs in 1981 to sign for Cowdenbeath, but at the end of the season he joined

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as a

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. He then returned to Hibs as an assistant to

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.Mackay, pp238.

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