George Wilson (7 April 1887 – 10 January 1970) was a Scottish

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who played mainly as a half back (capable of playing on either flank, or in the centre). His only club at the professional level was

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where he spent eight years, having moved to the city as a teenager to study at its main university; he initially joined the ''Dons'' as a

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. He was forced to retire after sustaining a serious injury to his kneecap in January 1914.

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1887 births 1970 deaths Footballers from Highland (council area) People from Ross and Cromarty Men's association football wing halves Scottish men's footballers Aberdeen F.C. players Scottish Football League players Alumni of the University of Aberdeen {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1880s-stub