Stan Seymour
George Stanley Seymour Sr (16 May 1895 – 24 December 1978) was an English footballer. Regarded as one of the all-time greats to play for Newcastle United, he would come to be known as "Mr. Newcastle United", due to becoming manager (on three occasions), vice-chairman and director of the club. As a player, despite his small physique, he was famous for his runs from the left wing.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Stanley Seymour | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 1895 | ||
| Place of birth | Kelloe, England | ||
| Date of death | 24 December 1978 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.69 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1909–1911 | Shildon Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1911–1912 | Bradford City | 1 | (0) |
| 1912–1920 | Greenock Morton | 233 | (85) |
| 1920–1929 | Newcastle United | 242 | (73) |
| International career | |||
| 1918 | England (wartime) | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1939–1947 | Newcastle United | ||
| 1950–1954 | Newcastle United | ||
| 1956–1958 | Newcastle United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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