George Boardman (20 October 1904 – 1969) was a Scottish professional

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who played for

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and Nairn County, mainly as an

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although he also featured at

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and

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. He played for Partick in the

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which they lost to

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after a replay, but did manage to claim winner's medals with the ''Jags'' in the

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in 1927 and the one-off

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in 1928, both against the same opponents.

Personal life

His son

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and grandson Craig were also footballers.

References

1904 births 1969 deaths Scottish men's footballers People from Dennistoun Footballers from Glasgow Parkhead F.C. players Ashfield F.C. players Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players Partick Thistle F.C. players Nairn County F.C. players Scottish Football League players Scottish Junior Football Association players Highland Football League players Men's association football inside forwards 20th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-forward-1900s-stub