George Edwards (footballer, born 1918)

George Robert Edwards (1 April 1918 – 21 January 1993)^[1] was an English professional footballer who is best known for his career with Aston Villa. His playing position was a striker.

Born in Great Yarmouth, Edwards played for Norwich City before signing for Aston Villa.^[2]

Edwards played 122 games for Villa during World War II, scoring 93 goals,^[1] and was part of the team that won the Football League War Cup in 1944.^[3] He also made wartime guest appearances for Birmingham, Chelmsford, Coventry City, Northampton Town, Norwich City, Walsall, Wrexham, Nottingham Forest, Notts County, West Bromwich Albion, Leicester City and Worcester City.^[1]

He later moved to Bilston United before retiring from the game.^[2]

He stood 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) tall.^[4]