George Ker

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Not to be confused with George Key.
George Ker
Personal information
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Defender / Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Queen's Park Juniors
Kerland FC
Alexandra Athletic
1877–18?? Queen's Park
National team
1880–1882 Scotland 5 (10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

George "Geordie" Ker (born in Glasgow) was a Scottish footballer of the 1870s and 1880s.

Kerr played for Queen's Park Juniors, Kerland FC, and Alexandra Athletic before joining Queen's Park in 1877. Until 1878, Ker had played as a defender but converted to a striker in 1878. He won the Scottish Cup in 1880, 1881 and 1882, scoring in the 1882 replay win over Dumbarton.

He was capped five times by the Scotland national team, scoring ten goals including a hat-trick against England in March 1880.[1]

In July 1884 he emigrated to North America.

His older brother William was also a Scotland international, winning two caps, including the first international against England on 30 November 1872.[1]

International goals[]

Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 13 March 1880 Hampden Park [I], Glasgow  England 1–0 5–4 Friendly
2 3–2
3 4–2
4 12 March 1881 Kennington Oval, London  England 4–1 6–1 Friendly
5 6–1
6 14 March 1881 Acton Park, Wrexham  Wales 1–1 5–1 Friendly
7 4–1
8 11 March 1882 Hampden Park [I], Glasgow  England 2–1 5–1 Friendly
9 5–1
10 25 March 1882 Hampden Park [I], Glasgow  Wales 2–0 5–0 Friendly

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland's Who's Who International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 147. ISBN 9781909178847.

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