William George (29 June 1874 – 4 December 1933) was a footballer who played for Aston Villa from October 1897 to July 1911.
His previous clubs were the now defunct Woolwich Ramblers, Army football for the Royal Artillery and Trowbridge Town when he was on leave.
Quick on his feet, splendid reach, full of resource, punches the ball with great power, fields well, and a grand kick.
A rare good man on a side, and an ornament to the game — The Villa News and Record, 1 September 1906[1]George also played 13 first-class cricket matches as a batsman with Warwickshire.
[2] He also played county cricket for Wiltshire and, in 1900, for Shropshire while a club professional player at Shrewsbury.