George Eastham

English association football player and manager (1936-2024)
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Summary

George Eastham was born on September 23, 1936[1], in Blackpool[2]. He died on December 20, 2024[3], in London[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], association football coach[6], and international sportsperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (856 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: George Eastham, Sr.[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Educated at: Arnold School[11]
  • Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Member of sports team: Hellenic F.C.[14], Newcastle United F.C.[15], Ards F.C.[16], Arsenal F.C.[17], Stoke City F.C.[18], Cape Town City F.C.[19], Cleveland Stokers[20], England men's national association football team[21], England national under-21 association football team[22]
  • League or competition: North American Soccer League[23]
  • Commons category: George Eastham[24]
  • Position played on team / speciality: forward[25]
  • Sport: association football[26]
  • Family name: Eastham[27]
  • Given name: George[28]
  • Participant in: 1966 FIFA World Cup[29], 1962 FIFA World Cup[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
  • Name in native language: George Eastham[32]
  • Height: 1.70 m[33]
  • Coach of sports team: Stoke City F.C.[34]

Why It Matters

George Eastham has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was George Eastham born?

George Eastham was born in Blackpool[2].

Where did George Eastham die?

George Eastham died in London[4].

Who were George Eastham's parents?

George Eastham's father was George Eastham, Sr.[9].

What did George Eastham do for work?

George Eastham worked as an association football player[5], association football coach[6], and international sportsperson[7].

Where did George Eastham go to school?

George Eastham was educated at Arnold School[11].

What awards did George Eastham receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . nasljerseys.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . nasljerseys.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Transfermarkt. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . stokecityfc.com. Retrieved . stokecityfc.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . nasljerseys.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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