How to Pronounce George Latham (footballer)
#50
Most Popular
Boost
Jan 01, 1881 Newtown, Wales, United Kingdom Died on 09 Jul 1939 (aged 58)
Welsh footballer
CapricornGeorge Latham Footballer - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
George Latham Footballer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Family, Facts, Age, Net Worth, Biography and More in FamedBorn.com
About George Latham Footballer
- George Latham MC & Bar (1 January 1881 – 9 July 1939) was a Welsh international footballer and coach.
- A veteran of the Second Boer War and World War I, he was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in Gaza, Palestine and Turkey between 1917 and 1918.
- He finished his military career at the rank of Captain. As a player, he played for Newtown, Cardiff City, Liverpool, Stoke and Southport Central, and played 10 times for Wales.
- He coached Cardiff City during its greatest period of success between 1911 and 1936.
- The team won the FA Cup in 1927, and only missed out on the League Championship by goal difference.
- He also coached Great Britain at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
